There are 5 ways to get from Wales to Barrow in Furness by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Lancastertrain
- Take the train from Lancaster to Barrow-in-Furnesstrain
5h 56m£94–163Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus Cpa
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Underpassbus
- Take the train from Lancaster to Barrow-in-Furnesstrain
9h 9m£60–125Drive 252.8 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Barrow in Furnesscar 252.8 mi
5h 13m£62–89Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Barrow-in-Furnesstrain Manchester Airport - Barrow-in-Furness / ...
6h 21m£98–178Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stockporttrain
- Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Barrow-in-Furnesstrain
7h 45m£131–209
Wales to Barrow in Furness by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wales to Barrow in Furness is to bus and train which costs £60 - £130 and takes 9h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Wales to Barrow in Furness is to drive which takes 5h 13m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct train from Wales to Barrow in Furness. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Barrow-in-Furness via Crewe and Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
The distance between Wales and Barrow in Furness is 245 miles. The road distance is 254.3 miles.
The best way to get from Wales to Barrow in Furness without a car is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs £90 - £170.
It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Wales to Barrow in Furness, including transfers.
Wales to Barrow in Furness train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Wales to Barrow in Furness train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wales to Barrow in Furness is 254 miles. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Wales to Barrow in Furness.
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What companies run services between Wales and Barrow in Furness, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Barrow-in-Furness via Crewe and Lancaster in around 5h 56m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Crewe to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Lancaster to Barrow-in-Furness
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Lancaster to Barrow-in-Furness
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Barrow-in-Furness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Barrow-in-Furness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Underpass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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