What is the cheapest way to get from Barrow in Furness to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Barrow in Furness to Reading is to drive which costs £65 - £95 and takes 4h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barrow in Furness to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Barrow in Furness to Reading is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct train between Barrow in Furness and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Barrow in Furness to Reading. However, there are services departing from Barrow-in-Furness and arriving at Reading via Lancaster and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

How far is it from Barrow in Furness to Reading?

The distance between Barrow in Furness and Reading is 257 miles. The road distance is 266.1 miles.

How do I travel from Barrow in Furness to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Barrow in Furness to Reading without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 9m and costs £90 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Barrow in Furness to Reading?

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Barrow in Furness to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barrow in Furness to Reading train from?

Barrow in Furness to Reading train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barrow-in-Furness station.

Where does the Barrow in Furness to Reading train arrive?

Barrow in Furness to Reading train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Lancaster station.

Can I drive from Barrow in Furness to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Barrow in Furness to Reading is 266 miles. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Barrow in Furness to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket from Barrow in Furness to Reading?

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Barrow in Furness to Reading - 6 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Barrow in Furness to Reading by train, car, or plane

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Lancastertrain
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain
6h 9m
£91–156
Drive 264.5 mi
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1. Drive from Barrow in Furness to Readingcar 264.5 mi
4h 56m
£66–96
Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
5h 27m
£99–324
Train
1. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester Piccadillytrain Barrow-in-Furness - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h 9m
£104–172
Train, train to Newcastle, fly
1. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Lancastertrain
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
4. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
5. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
7h 47m
£112–382
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Lancastertrain
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
4. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
7h 9m
£136–437

Barrow in Furness to Reading by train

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Distance: 256 mi
Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Barrow in Furness, England and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Barrow-in-Furness to Reading via Lancaster and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 9m.

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