The average train between Runcorn and Barrow in Furness takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Runcorn 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 Runcorn and Barrow in Furness. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Barrow in Furness at 8:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Barrow in Furness. However, there are services departing from Runcorn station and arriving at Barrow in Furness station via Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
Runcorn to Barrow in Furness train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Crewe station.
Runcorn to Barrow in Furness train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Barrow-in-Furness station.
Book your Runcorn to Barrow in Furness train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Runcorn and Barrow in Furness is 91.6 km. The road distance is 206 km.
You can take a train from Runcorn to Barrow-in-Furness via Crewe and Lancaster in around 3h 48m.