There are 2 ways to get from Barrow in Furness to Birmingham NEC by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Prestontrain Barrow-in-Furness - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
4h 24m£57–109Drive 180.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Barrow in Furness to Birmingham NECcar 180.6 mi
3h 8m£44–63
Barrow in Furness to Birmingham NEC by train and foot
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The cheapest way to get from Barrow in Furness to Birmingham NEC is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Barrow in Furness to Birmingham NEC is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct train from Barrow in Furness to Birmingham NEC. However, there are services departing from Barrow-in-Furness and arriving at Birmingham International via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Barrow in Furness and Birmingham NEC is 167 miles. The road distance is 181.7 miles.
The best way to get from Barrow in Furness to Birmingham NEC without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs £55 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Barrow in Furness to Birmingham NEC, including transfers.
Barrow in Furness to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barrow-in-Furness station.
Barrow in Furness to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barrow in Furness to Birmingham NEC is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Barrow in Furness to Birmingham NEC.
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What companies run services between Barrow in Furness, England and Birmingham NEC, England?
You can take a train from Barrow-in-Furness to Birmingham NEC via Preston and Birmingham International in around 4h 24m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Barrow-in-Furness to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Preston to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
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