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Trains from Whitehaven (WTH) to Carnforth (CNF)

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22

train journeys
per day

44

miles (70 kms)

2hrs 19 mins

fastest journey

06:17 / 22:37

first / last train

5

direct trains

3

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Whitehaven (WTH) to Carnforth (CNF)

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On a typical weekday there are 22 scheduled rail journeys between Whitehaven and Carnforth , with 5 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 17 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Whitehaven to Carnforth is approximately 44 miles (70 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 30 mins.

Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Whitehaven and Carnforth.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Whitehaven to Carnforth. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 19 mins.

Journeys from Whitehaven to Carnforth Today

  • Mon 10th Jun
    06:17
    2 hrs 22 mins 1 change
    08:39
    Whitehaven
    Carnforth
    Whitehaven to Carnforth
  • Mon 10th Jun
    06:30
    2 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    09:00
    Whitehaven
    Carnforth
    Whitehaven to Carnforth
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:04
    2 hrs 35 mins 1 change
    09:39
    Whitehaven
    Carnforth
    Whitehaven to Carnforth
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:23
    3 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    10:24
    Whitehaven
    Carnforth
    Whitehaven to Carnforth
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:25
    2 hrs 25 mins Direct
    10:50
    Whitehaven
    Carnforth
    Whitehaven to Carnforth
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:18
    2 hrs 22 mins 1 change
    11:40
    Whitehaven
    Carnforth
    Whitehaven to Carnforth
  • Mon 10th Jun
    10:12
    2 hrs 30 mins 1 change
    12:42
    Whitehaven
    Carnforth
    Whitehaven to Carnforth
  • Mon 10th Jun
    11:23
    2 hrs 19 mins Direct
    13:42
    Whitehaven
    Carnforth
    Whitehaven to Carnforth
  • Mon 10th Jun
    11:45
    2 hrs 28 mins 2 changes
    14:13
    Whitehaven
    Carnforth
    Whitehaven to Carnforth
  • Mon 10th Jun
    12:16
    2 hrs 27 mins 1 change
    14:43
    Whitehaven
    Carnforth
    Whitehaven to Carnforth
  • Mon 10th Jun
    12:37
    2 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    14:57
    Whitehaven
    Carnforth
    Whitehaven to Carnforth
  • Mon 10th Jun
    13:19
    2 hrs 19 mins 1 change
    15:38
    Whitehaven
    Carnforth
    Whitehaven to Carnforth
  • Mon 10th Jun
    14:16
    2 hrs 26 mins Direct
    16:42
    Whitehaven
    Carnforth
    Whitehaven to Carnforth
  • Mon 10th Jun
    14:38
    2 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    17:36
    Whitehaven
    Carnforth
    Whitehaven to Carnforth
  • Mon 10th Jun
    15:17
    2 hrs 25 mins 1 change
    17:42
    Whitehaven
    Carnforth
    Whitehaven to Carnforth
  • Mon 10th Jun
    15:50
    2 hrs 20 mins Direct
    18:10
    Whitehaven
    Carnforth
    Whitehaven to Carnforth
  • Mon 10th Jun
    16:12
    2 hrs 34 mins 2 changes
    18:46
    Whitehaven
    Carnforth
    Whitehaven to Carnforth
  • Mon 10th Jun
    16:21
    2 hrs 33 mins 1 change
    18:54
    Whitehaven
    Carnforth
    Whitehaven to Carnforth
  • Mon 10th Jun
    17:01
    2 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    20:00
    Whitehaven
    Carnforth
    Whitehaven to Carnforth
  • Mon 10th Jun
    18:18
    2 hrs 17 mins 1 change
    20:35
    Whitehaven
    Carnforth
    Whitehaven to Carnforth

About Whitehaven Station

Station name Whitehaven (WTH)
Address Whitehaven station, Station Approach, off Bransty Row, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6AX
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:15 - 18:30
Saturday 06:15 - 17:00
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Carnforth Station

Station name Carnforth (CNF)
Address Carnforth station, Market Street, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 9ET
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Whitehaven and Carnforth

The travel time between Whitehaven and Carnforth by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 30 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 19 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Whitehaven and Carnforth vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 22 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:17, and the last train of the day leaves at 22:37.

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Amenities on trains between Whitehaven and Carnforth can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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Yes! There are usually around 5 direct services per day from Whitehaven to Carnforth

Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Whitehaven and Carnforth.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Whitehaven and Carnforth, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.