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Trains from Carnforth (CNF) to Chester (CTR)

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27

train journeys
per day

64

miles (104 kms)

2hrs 17 mins

fastest journey

05:43 / 23:51

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 2 changes)

4

operators run

8

routes

Trains from Carnforth (CNF) to Chester (CTR)

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On a typical weekday there are 27 scheduled rail journeys between Carnforth and Chester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 27 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Carnforth to Chester is approximately 64 miles (104 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 7 mins.

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

There are 8 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Carnforth to Chester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 17 mins.

Journeys from Carnforth to Chester Today

  • Mon 6th May
    05:43
    2 hrs 26 mins 2 changes
    08:09
    Carnforth
    Chester
    Carnforth to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    06:44
    2 hrs 17 mins 2 changes
    09:01
    Carnforth
    Chester
    Carnforth to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    07:06
    2 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    09:52
    Carnforth
    Chester
    Carnforth to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    07:43
    2 hrs 18 mins 2 changes
    10:01
    Carnforth
    Chester
    Carnforth to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    08:02
    2 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    10:50
    Carnforth
    Chester
    Carnforth to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    08:39
    2 hrs 22 mins 2 changes
    11:01
    Carnforth
    Chester
    Carnforth to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    09:40
    2 hrs 21 mins 2 changes
    12:01
    Carnforth
    Chester
    Carnforth to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    09:57
    2 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    12:50
    Carnforth
    Chester
    Carnforth to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    10:55
    2 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    13:50
    Carnforth
    Chester
    Carnforth to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    11:40
    2 hrs 21 mins 2 changes
    14:01
    Carnforth
    Chester
    Carnforth to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    11:57
    2 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    14:44
    Carnforth
    Chester
    Carnforth to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    12:43
    2 hrs 18 mins 2 changes
    15:01
    Carnforth
    Chester
    Carnforth to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    13:43
    3 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    16:44
    Carnforth
    Chester
    Carnforth to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    14:03
    2 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    16:50
    Carnforth
    Chester
    Carnforth to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    14:43
    2 hrs 26 mins 2 changes
    17:09
    Carnforth
    Chester
    Carnforth to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    15:39
    2 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    18:09
    Carnforth
    Chester
    Carnforth to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    16:05
    2 hrs 45 mins 2 changes
    18:50
    Carnforth
    Chester
    Carnforth to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    16:43
    3 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    19:48
    Carnforth
    Chester
    Carnforth to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    17:43
    2 hrs 18 mins 2 changes
    20:01
    Carnforth
    Chester
    Carnforth to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    18:10
    2 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    20:48
    Carnforth
    Chester
    Carnforth to Chester

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

About Chester Station

Station name Chester (CTR)
Address Chester Station, City Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 3NS
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 07:00 - 22:30
Saturday 07:00 - 22:30
Sunday 08:00 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Carnforth and Chester

The travel time between Carnforth and Chester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 7 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 17 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Carnforth and Chester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 27 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:43, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:51.

First class tickets on trains between Carnforth and Chester typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Carnforth & Chester. owever, there are 27 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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