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Alloa to Barrow-in-Furness by train

First train

08:45

Last train

12:45

Departure station

Alloa

Arrival station

Barrow-in-Furness

Journey time

From 4h 20m

Distance

140 miles (225 km)

Changes

3 changes

Train operators

ScotRail, Avanti West Coast

Travelling from Alloa to Barrow-in-Furness by train

Looking to travel from Alloa to Barrow-in-Furness by train? You've come to the right place!

On average, it takes around 4 hours 34 minutes to travel from Alloa to Barrow-in-Furness by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 4 hours 20 minutes though. You'll usually find 0 trains per day running along the 140 miles (225 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 3 changes during the journey to Barrow-in-Furness, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Avanti West Coast or ScotRail to get to Barrow-in-Furness – both train companies offer modern comfortable services that will whisk you there in no time.

To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Alloa to Barrow-in-Furness in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save!

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Journey details

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

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

The fastest journey time by train from Alloa to Barrow-in-Furness is 4 hours and 20 minutes.

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

No, there are no direct train services from Alloa to Barrow-in-Furness. Travelling from Alloa to Barrow-in-Furness by train will require a minimum of 3 changes.

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

The first train from Alloa to Barrow-in-Furness leaves at 08:45. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

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

The last train from Alloa to Barrow-in-Furness leaves at 12:45. 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 Alloa and Barrow-in-Furness by train?

Trains travelling from Alloa to Barrow-in-Furness cover a distance of around 140 miles (225 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 Alloa.

Cheap train tickets from Alloa to Barrow-in-Furness

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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