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.
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: US$8.50
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
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FAQs about the train journey from Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester
Want to know more about your journey from Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The total distance from Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester is 97 kilometres.
The cheapest fare on this route is US$8.50. If you book 30 days in advance, tickets cost about . If booked 7 days in advance, the cost is typically .
You can purchase tickets for this route 5 and a half months in advance.
The fastest travel time is 1 hour and 59 minutes.
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