Getting to Carnforth Railway Centre by train is super easy – just hop on a train to Carnforth station, which is only a minute away. Frequent services operated by Transpennine Express and Northern Rail run between Carnforth and the main English cities, for example you can get from Lancaster to Carnforth in just 10 minutes, and from Manchester to Carnforth in about 1 hour and 24 minutes.
Opened in 2003 after an extensive restoration programme, the award-winning Carnforth Railway Centre is today housed in the beautifully restored historic buildings, and offers visitors a wide range of interesting exhibitions, attractions and facilities.
Visit Carnforth Railway Centre’s website for opening information.
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
Luggage
Facilities
Toilets
WiFi
Staffing and customer service
Parking
Bicycle Facilities
Accessibility
First Class Lounge
More about the Carnforth Railway Centre
The Carnforth Railway Centre is the famous setting for David Lean’s film ‘The Brief Encounter’. Head to the Brief Encounter Exhibition if you want to learn all about the film, including the famous Rachmaninov score, and enjoy it on the big screen while relaxing in original theatre seats.
Apart from the story of the making of the film, the heritage centre delves into the history and heritage of Carnforth itself, giving a detailed portrait of its workers and families in the 1940s.
Departures and arrivals from Carnforth
Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Manchester Airport | Northern | 05:43 | 1 | Scheduled |
| to Barrow-in-Furness | Northern | 05:50 | 2 | On time |
| to Lancaster | Northern | 06:21 | 1 | On time |
| to Manchester Airport | Northern | 06:42 | 1 | On time |
| to Leeds | Northern | 06:58 | 2 | On time |
| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Barrow-in-Furness | Northern | 05:42 | 1 | Scheduled |
| from Preston (Lancs) | Northern | 05:49 | 2 | On time |
| from Skipton | Northern | 06:20 | 1 | On time |
| from Barrow-in-Furness | Northern | 06:41 | 1 | On time |
| from Lancaster | Northern | 06:58 | 2 | On time |