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Barrow in Furness to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Barrow in Furness and Colchester takes 6h 7m and the fastest train takes 5h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Barrow in Furness to Colchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 7m
Duration
317 mi
Distance
£134
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Lancastertrain train
  2. Take the train from Lancaster to London Eustontrain train
  3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
5h 7m
£112–193

Barrow in Furness to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Barrow in Furness and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Barrow in Furness is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Colchester at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Lancaster and take an average of 6h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia11h 1m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia11h 31m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 18m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 24m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 5m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 18m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 24m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 5m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 18m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 24m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 5m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 28m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Barrow in Furness to Colchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Barrow in Furness to Colchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 317.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Barrow in Furness, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Barrow-in-Furness to Colchester via Lancaster, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 5h 7m.

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