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It takes an average of 5h 24m to travel from Barrow-in-Furness to Wakefield by train, over a distance of around 76 miles (123 km). There are normally 44 trains per day travelling from Barrow-in-Furness to Wakefield and tickets for this journey start from £4 when you book in advance.
| First train | 03:51 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 20:47 | |
| Departure station | Barrow-in-Furness | |
| Arrival station | Wakefield | |
| Journey time | From 3h 6m | |
| Distance | 76 miles (123 km) | |
| Frequency | 44 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £4 | |
| Train operators | Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Grand Central Railway, London North Eastern Railway, TransPennine Express |
Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Wakefield in 3 hours 6 minutes
If you want to travel from Barrow-in-Furness to Wakefield by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Barrow-in-Furness to Wakefield by train to take around 5 hours 24 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 3 hours 6 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 44 trains per day running on this route, which spans 76 miles (123 km). You'll have to make 2 changes along the way on your journey to Wakefield. You can travel on this route with either London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or TransPennine Express. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Barrow-in-Furness to Wakefield start from £4.00 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
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