The average train between Barrow in Furness and Widnes takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Barrow in Furness to Widnes. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Barrow in Furness and Widnes. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barrow in Furness is at 8:46 PM which arrives into Widnes at 12:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Lancaster and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Barrow in Furness to Widnes. However, there are services departing from Barrow in Furness station and arriving at Widnes station via Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Barrow in Furness to Widnes train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barrow-in-Furness station.
Barrow in Furness to Widnes train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.
Book your Barrow in Furness to Widnes train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Barrow in Furness and Widnes is 89.4 km. The road distance is 145 km.
You can take a train from Barrow-in-Furness to Kingsway Hotel via Lancaster, Warrington Bank Quay, Warrington Bank Quay Station, and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 2h 55m.