Carnforth station (CNF) to London Kings Cross (KGX) train with Northern Trains Limited

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Carnforth station (CNF) to London Kings Cross (KGX)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 05 Sept

Cheapest price on 05 Sept

£203

Average ticket price on 05 Sept

£203

Fastest journey on 05 Sept

2 h 45 m

Average journey duration on 05 Sept

3 h 1 m

Trains on 05 Sept

14

Distance

339 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Carnforth station (CNF) to London Kings Cross (KGX) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Carnforth station (CNF) to London Kings Cross (KGX) will cost around £203 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £203.

Fast trains

To travel from Carnforth station (CNF) to London Kings Cross (KGX) you need to make at least one change.

  • Northern Trains Limited
    6:212h52
    Carnforth station (CNF)
    9:13London Kings Cross (KGX)
    £2031One-way
    1 change
  • Northern Trains Limited
    7:063h08
    Carnforth station (CNF)
    10:14London Kings Cross (KGX)
    £2031One-way
    1 change
  • Northern Trains Limited
    8:272h45
    Carnforth station (CNF)
    11:12London Kings Cross (KGX)
    £2031One-way
    1 change
  • Northern Trains Limited
    8:393h33
    Carnforth station (CNF)
    12:12London Kings Cross (KGX)
    £2031One-way
    1 change
  • Northern Trains Limited
    9:563h16
    Carnforth station (CNF)
    13:12London Kings Cross (KGX)
    £2031One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Carnforth station (CNF) to London Kings Cross (KGX)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Carnforth station (CNF) to London Kings Cross (KGX) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £78 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 18m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £78, while a train costs an average of £203.

Distance: 339 km

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Most popular
Train
Coach
Driving

£203

Average Price

£78

Average Price

Cheapest

£67

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

4h 18m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 48m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

13h 17m

Average total duration

12h 47m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

4h 28m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Carnforth station (CNF) to London Kings Cross (KGX) is a coach with an average price of £78.

This is compared to other travel options from Carnforth station (CNF) to London Kings Cross (KGX):

A coach is £125 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Carnforth station (CNF) to London Kings Cross (KGX) costing on average £203.

The fastest way to travel from Carnforth station (CNF) to London Kings Cross (KGX) is by train with an average journey time of 3h 48m.

Other travel options to London Kings Cross (KGX) take longer:

Coach takes on average 12h 47m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Carnforth station (CNF) and London Kings Cross (KGX) including taking a coach and train.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 40m sooner (3h 48m by train vs 4h 28m by car). Tickets start at around £203 compared to roughly £67 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Carnforth station (CNF) to London Kings Cross (KGX) train times

The table below shows live departures for Carnforth station (CNF) to London Kings Cross (KGX) trains for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Northern Trains Limited22:38 Carnforth station (CNF)
9h22
8:00 London Kings Cross (KGX)1 change
Saturday 5 September
Northern Trains Limited6:21 Carnforth station (CNF)
2h52
9:13 London Kings Cross (KGX)1 change
Northern Trains Limited7:06 Carnforth station (CNF)
3h08
10:14 London Kings Cross (KGX)1 change
Northern Trains Limited8:27 Carnforth station (CNF)
2h45
11:12 London Kings Cross (KGX)1 change
Northern Trains Limited8:39 Carnforth station (CNF)
3h33
12:12 London Kings Cross (KGX)1 change
Northern Trains Limited9:56 Carnforth station (CNF)
3h16
13:12 London Kings Cross (KGX)1 change
Northern Trains Limited10:55 Carnforth station (CNF)
3h17
14:12 London Kings Cross (KGX)1 change
Northern Trains Limited11:57 Carnforth station (CNF)
3h15
15:12 London Kings Cross (KGX)1 change
Northern Trains Limited12:43 Carnforth station (CNF)
3h31
16:14 London Kings Cross (KGX)1 change
Northern Trains Limited14:03 Carnforth station (CNF)
3h09
17:12 London Kings Cross (KGX)1 change
Northern Trains Limited14:43 Carnforth station (CNF)
3h29
18:12 London Kings Cross (KGX)1 change
Northern Trains Limited16:03 Carnforth station (CNF)
3h09
19:12 London Kings Cross (KGX)1 change
Northern Trains Limited16:44 Carnforth station (CNF)
3h45
20:29 London Kings Cross (KGX)1 change
Northern Trains Limited18:10 Carnforth station (CNF)
3h30
21:40 London Kings Cross (KGX)1 change
Northern Trains Limited19:15 Carnforth station (CNF)
3h39
22:54 London Kings Cross (KGX)1 change

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Compare prices and tickets Carnforth station (CNF) to London Kings Cross (KGX) by coach or train

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Carnforth station (CNF) to London Kings Cross (KGX)

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Trains from Carnforth station (CNF) to London Kings Cross (KGX) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £203 but you can travel from only £69 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 06:21, the last at 22:38. The fastest train covers the 339 km distance in 2h 45m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £69
Distance
339 km
Average train duration
3h 48m
Cheapest ticket price
£203
Trains per day
5
Fastest train
2h 45m
First train
6:21
Last train
22:38
Cheapest Month
Mar
Cheapest Day
Thu
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Jul - Sept
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £69

Train companies: Northern Trains Limited from Carnforth station (CNF) to London Kings Cross (KGX) trainsNorthern Trains Limited trains will get you between Carnforth station (CNF) and London Kings Cross (KGX) from £69. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Northern Trains Limited

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Northern Trains Limited Duration
2h 45m
Cheapest Northern Trains Limited Price
£203
Northern Trains Limited frequency
10 a day

FAQs: Carnforth station (CNF) to London Kings Cross (KGX) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Carnforth station (CNF) to London Kings Cross (KGX) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Kings Cross (KGX), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Carnforth station (CNF) to London Kings Cross (KGX) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £203, while the average price tends to be around £203.
The train journey from Carnforth station (CNF) to London Kings Cross (KGX) covers a distance of 339 km and takes approximately 2h 45m. Trains run 5 per day.
The train distance from Carnforth station (CNF) to London Kings Cross (KGX) is 339 km.
The first train from Carnforth station (CNF) to London Kings Cross (KGX) leaves at 6:21.
The last train from Carnforth station (CNF) to London Kings Cross (KGX) departs at 22:38.
Trains from Carnforth station (CNF) to London Kings Cross (KGX) run approximately 5 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Carnforth station (CNF) to London Kings Cross (KGX).
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Carnforth station (CNF) to London Kings Cross (KGX).
To get from Carnforth station (CNF) to London Kings Cross (KGX), you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Carnforth station (CNF) to London Kings Cross (KGX).
The cheapest way to get from Carnforth station (CNF) to London Kings Cross (KGX) is by coach, costing approximately £69.
Booking trains from Carnforth station (CNF) to London Kings Cross (KGX) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Carnforth to London Kings Cross offers scenic views, particularly in the initial stages as it passes through the picturesque landscapes of the Lake District and the rolling hills of the Yorkshire Dales. As the train approaches London, the scenery becomes more urban.
A day trip from Carnforth to London Kings Cross is not feasible as the journey duration is 2h 45m. There are 6 train trips available per day for this 339 km journey.
Yes, you can take the train from Carnforth station (CNF) to London Kings Cross (KGX).

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Carnforth station (CNF) and London Kings Cross (KGX)

Most Carnforth station (CNF) to London Kings Cross (KGX) trains use the Carnforth to London Euston station pair. Use this guide to compare Carnforth station (CNF) and London Kings Cross (KGX) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Carnforth
Arrival train stations in London
CarnforthCarnforth station, Market Street, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 9ETShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike Parking
City-centre transport

Getting to Carnforth from Carnforth city centre

Carnforth is 1 km from Carnforth city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus49, 51 · 2m · £8 · every ~3 min

Carnforth train station facilities and services

Carnforth has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Carnforth.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Carnforth: Parking.

Bike and car services

Available at Carnforth: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Carnforth: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station Ramp access to both platforms using a subway, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.

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