The average train between South Shields and Barrow in Furness takes 5h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from South Shields 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 South Shields and Barrow in Furness. The earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Barrow in Furness at 9:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from South Shields to Barrow in Furness? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Barrow in Furness. However, there are services departing from South Shields station and arriving at Barrow in Furness station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
South Shields to Barrow in Furness train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Newcastle station.
South Shields to Barrow in Furness train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Barrow-in-Furness station.
The distance between South Shields and Barrow in Furness is 152.1 km. The road distance is 280 km.
You can take a subway from South Shields to Barrow-in-Furness via Central Station, Newcastle, Carlisle, and Lancaster in around 4h 55m.