Carnforth railway station is a heritage property in Carnforth, Lancashire, England seen on screen in Brief Encounter (1945).
Location: Carnforth, Lancashire, England
Verified facts
- Appeared in Brief Encounter (movie, 1945)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11535, SRC-11536, SRC-13296
Evidence & sources
- SRC-11535 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnforth_railway_station (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11536 — https://www.networkrail.co.uk/stories/people-and-the-railway-75-years-of-brief-encounter/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13296 — Movie-Locations.com — Filming Locations for Brief Encounter (1945) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Brief Encounter filmed?
Carnforth railway station, in Carnforth, Lancashire, is a real-world filming location used for Brief Encounter.
Where is Carnforth railway station located?
Carnforth railway station is located in Carnforth, Lancashire.