There are 5 ways to get from Barrow in Furness to Wales by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester Piccadillytrain Barrow-in-Furness - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 8m£99–181Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Lancastertrain
- Take the bus from Underpass to Shudehill Interchangebus
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cpa
9h 40m£60–125Drive 253.2 mi
- Drive from Barrow in Furness to Cardiffcar 253.2 mi
5h 14m£62–89Train via Crewe
- Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Lancastertrain
- Take the train from Lancaster to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 10m£94–164Train via Worcester
- Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Worcestershire Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Worcestershire Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 41m£129–211
Barrow in Furness to Wales by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barrow in Furness to Wales is to train and bus which costs £55 - £130 and takes 9h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Barrow in Furness to Wales is to drive which takes 5h 14m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct train from Barrow in Furness to Wales. However, there are services departing from Barrow-in-Furness and arriving at Cardiff Central via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
The distance between Barrow in Furness and Wales is 256 miles. The road distance is 254.7 miles.
The best way to get from Barrow in Furness to Wales without a car is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs £95 - £190.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Barrow in Furness to Wales, including transfers.
Barrow in Furness to Wales train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barrow-in-Furness station.
Barrow in Furness to Wales train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barrow in Furness to Wales is 255 miles. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Barrow in Furness to Wales.
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What companies run services between Barrow in Furness, England and Wales?
You can take a train from Barrow-in-Furness to Cardiff Central via Manchester Piccadilly in around 6h 8m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Barrow-in-Furness to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Barrow-in-Furness to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Lancaster to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Worcestershire Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Worcestershire Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Underpass to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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