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Accrington to Barrow-in-Furness by train

First train

06:12

Last train

00:08

Departure station

Accrington

Arrival station

Barrow-in-Furness

Journey time

From 1h 53m

Distance

43 miles (69 km)

Frequency

26 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Train operators

TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast

Taking the train from Accrington to Barrow-in-Furness in 1 hour 53 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Accrington to Barrow-in-Furness? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 2 hours 47 minutes to travel the 43 miles (69 km) from Accrington to Barrow-in-Furness by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 53 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 26 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with Avanti West Coast or TransPennine Express, as they are the main operators of services on this route.

Book train tickets from Accrington to Barrow-in-Furness in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.

If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Barrow-in-Furness by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Accrington to Barrow-in-Furness? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How long does the train from Accrington to Barrow-in-Furness take?

The average journey time by train between Accrington and Barrow-in-Furness is 2 hours and 47 minutes, with around 26 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

What's the fastest journey time between Accrington and Barrow-in-Furness by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Accrington to Barrow-in-Furness is 1 hour and 53 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Accrington to Barrow-in-Furness?

No, there are no direct train services from Accrington to Barrow-in-Furness. Travelling from Accrington to Barrow-in-Furness by train will require a minimum of 1 change.

What time does the first train from Accrington to Barrow-in-Furness leave?

The first train from Accrington to Barrow-in-Furness leaves at 06:12. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Accrington to Barrow-in-Furness leave?

The last train from Accrington to Barrow-in-Furness leaves at 00:08. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Accrington and Barrow-in-Furness by train?

Trains travelling from Accrington to Barrow-in-Furness cover a distance of around 43 miles (69 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Barrow-in-Furness to Accrington.

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