The average train between Gateshead and Barrow in Furness takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Gateshead to Barrow in Furness. 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 hourly between Gateshead and Barrow in Furness. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gateshead is at 9:26 PM which arrives into Barrow in Furness at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gateshead to Barrow in Furness. However, there are services departing from Gateshead station and arriving at Barrow in Furness station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
Gateshead to Barrow in Furness train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Gateshead to Barrow in Furness train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Barrow-in-Furness station.
Book your Gateshead to Barrow in Furness train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Gateshead and Barrow in Furness is 141.3 km. The road distance is 263 km.
You can take a train from Newcastle to Barrow-in-Furness via Carlisle and Lancaster in around 4h 5m.