Reading to Barrow in Furness Trains

Reading to Barrow in Furness trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Barrow in Furness takes 6h 2m and the fastest train takes 5h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading 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.

6h 2m
Duration: 256 mi
Distance: £114
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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6h 4m

£94–155

Reading to Barrow in Furness train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Reading and Barrow in Furness. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Barrow in Furness at 9:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 6h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

2:15 PM → 8:08 PM
5h 53m • 2 changes
3:15 PM → 9:05 PM
5h 50m • 2 changes
4:15 PM → 10:05 PM
5h 50m • 2 changes
9:11 PM → 9:22 AM
Arrives next day
12h 11m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:17 AM
5h 2m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 1:02 PM
5h 47m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 2:22 PM
5h 7m • 2 changes
10:15 AM → 4:05 PM
5h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:17 AM
5h 2m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 1:02 PM
5h 47m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 2:22 PM
5h 7m • 2 changes
10:15 AM → 4:05 PM
5h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:17 AM
5h 2m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 1:02 PM
5h 47m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 2:22 PM
5h 7m • 2 changes
10:15 AM → 4:05 PM
5h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:17 AM
5h 2m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 1:02 PM
5h 47m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 2:22 PM
5h 7m • 2 changes
10:15 AM → 4:05 PM
5h 50m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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