The average train between Penrith and Barrow in Furness takes 2h 4m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Penrith 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 Penrith and Barrow in Furness. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Barrow in Furness at 6:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Barrow in Furness. However, there are services departing from Penrith station and arriving at Barrow in Furness station via Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
Penrith to Barrow in Furness train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
Penrith to Barrow in Furness train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Barrow-in-Furness station.
Book your Penrith to Barrow in Furness train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Penrith and Barrow in Furness is 68.8 km. The road distance is 137 km.
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Barrow-in-Furness via Lancaster in around 2h 11m.