Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester by train

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Overview: trains from Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester

Find the key information for travelling by train from Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 04:53 View journey
Last train 19:52 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 1hr 59m View journey
Distance (km) 97
Trains / day 23 View all
Cheapest journey AU$12.41 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 10m
Train operators 2

Going from Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester by train

About to set off from Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Cost of train travel from Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester:

  • Cheapest ticket: AU$12.41

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Train schedule for travel between Barrow-in-Furness and Manchester

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 23 trains make this journey of 97 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Barrow-in-Furness is at 04:53 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 19:45.

During the weekend, 05:32 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 19:52 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 16 minutes.

How long is the train journey from Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester?

This journey covers a total of 97 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 1 hour and 59 minutes.

Booking Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester trains in advance

Booking your Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 5 and a half months before departure.

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Learn even more about travelling from Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Manchester.

FAQs about the train journey from Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester

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The total distance from Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester is 97 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

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Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

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