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Outbound fromInverness to Barrow-in-Furness by train
It takes an average of 8h 55m to travel from Inverness to Barrow-in-Furness by train, over a distance of around 235 miles (379 km). There are normally 7 trains per day travelling from Inverness to Barrow-in-Furness and tickets for this journey start from £128.40 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:38 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 20:32 | |
| Departure station | Inverness | |
| Arrival station | Barrow-in-Furness | |
| Journey time | From 7h 24m | |
| Distance | 235 miles (379 km) | |
| Frequency | 7 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £128.40 | |
| Train operators | TransPennine Express, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway |
Taking the train from Inverness to Barrow-in-Furness in 7 hours 24 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Inverness to Barrow-in-Furness? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 8 hours 55 minutes to travel the 235 miles (379 km) from Inverness to Barrow-in-Furness by train, although you can get there in as little as 7 hours 24 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 7 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or ScotRail to Barrow-in-Furness. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Inverness to Barrow-in-Furness in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £128.40. 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.
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