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Barrow-in-Furness to London Kings Cross by train

First train

06:48

Last train

06:48

Departure station

Barrow-in-Furness

Arrival station

London Kings Cross

Journey time

From 6h 43m

Distance

221 miles (355 km)

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway

How to travel from Barrow-in-Furness to London Kings Cross by train

Want to find out more about taking the train from Barrow-in-Furness to London Kings Cross? Look no further.

You'll usually find 0 trains per day running between Barrow-in-Furness and London Kings Cross, which usually take 6 hours 43 minutes to complete the 221 miles (355 km) journey. It can take as little as 6 hours 43 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to London Kings Cross by train, you'll just need to make 2 changes along the way. Both London North Eastern Railway and East Midlands Railway trains operate on this route, offering modern comfortable services with plenty of room for luggage as standard.

Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices – we'll show you how much you can save on train tickets from Barrow-in-Furness to London Kings Cross if you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.

Keen to book your train tickets to London Kings Cross? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Barrow-in-Furness to London Kings Cross? 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 Barrow-in-Furness and London Kings Cross by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Barrow-in-Furness to London Kings Cross is 6 hours and 43 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Barrow-in-Furness to London Kings Cross?

No, there are no direct train services from Barrow-in-Furness to London Kings Cross. Travelling from Barrow-in-Furness to London Kings Cross by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.

What time does the first train from Barrow-in-Furness to London Kings Cross leave?

The first train from Barrow-in-Furness to London Kings Cross leaves at 06:48. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Barrow-in-Furness to London Kings Cross leave?

The last train from Barrow-in-Furness to London Kings Cross leaves at 06:48. 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 Barrow-in-Furness and London Kings Cross by train?

Trains travelling from Barrow-in-Furness to London Kings Cross cover a distance of around 221 miles (355 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from London Kings Cross 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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