How much does a train ticket cost from Manchester to Barrow-in-Furness?

The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to Barrow-in-Furness start from £8. The average price for this train route is around £26. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Manchester to Barrow-in-Furness?

The average train journey time from Manchester to Barrow-in-Furness is 2h 19m, covering a distance of 61 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 56m and is operated by Northern .

Which train operators serve the Manchester to Barrow-in-Furness route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 24 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Manchester to Barrow-in-Furness?

The earliest train from Manchester to Barrow-in-Furness departs at 07:29. And the latest train departs at 22:24.

Train Manchester to Barrow-in-Furness from £7

Next train departures

Next departures from Manchester to Barrow-in-Furness on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:56	Deansgate	2h 22m	11:18	Barrow-in-Furness	Cheapest
Train	16:56	Deansgate	1h 56m	18:52	Barrow-in-Furness	Fastest
Train	07:56	Deansgate	1h 57m	09:53	Barrow-in-Furness	No tags
Train	09:56	Deansgate	1h 58m	11:54	Barrow-in-Furness	No tags
Train	10:56	Deansgate	2h 6m	13:02	Barrow-in-Furness	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Barrow-in-Furness on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:56	Deansgate	2h 26m	14:22	Barrow-in-Furness	Cheapest
Train	16:56	Deansgate	1h 56m	18:52	Barrow-in-Furness	Fastest
Train	07:56	Deansgate	1h 57m	09:53	Barrow-in-Furness	No tags
Train	08:56	Deansgate	2h 22m	11:18	Barrow-in-Furness	No tags
Train	09:56	Deansgate	1h 58m	11:54	Barrow-in-Furness	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Barrow-in-Furness on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:56	Deansgate	2h 22m	11:18	Barrow-in-Furness	Cheapest
Train	16:56	Deansgate	1h 56m	18:52	Barrow-in-Furness	Fastest
Train	07:56	Deansgate	1h 57m	09:53	Barrow-in-Furness	No tags
Train	09:56	Deansgate	1h 58m	11:54	Barrow-in-Furness	No tags
Train	10:56	Deansgate	2h 6m	13:02	Barrow-in-Furness	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Barrow-in-Furness on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:56	Deansgate	2h 22m	11:18	Barrow-in-Furness	Cheapest
Train	16:56	Deansgate	1h 56m	18:52	Barrow-in-Furness	Fastest
Train	07:56	Deansgate	1h 57m	09:53	Barrow-in-Furness	No tags
Train	09:56	Deansgate	1h 58m	11:54	Barrow-in-Furness	No tags
Train	10:56	Deansgate	2h 6m	13:02	Barrow-in-Furness	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Barrow-in-Furness on 19 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:56	Deansgate	2h 22m	11:18	Barrow-in-Furness	Cheapest
Train	16:56	Deansgate	1h 56m	18:52	Barrow-in-Furness	Fastest
Train	07:56	Deansgate	1h 57m	09:53	Barrow-in-Furness	No tags
Train	09:56	Deansgate	1h 58m	11:54	Barrow-in-Furness	No tags
Train	10:56	Deansgate	2h 6m	13:02	Barrow-in-Furness	No tags

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Get from Manchester to Barrow-in-Furness

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 2 hours 19 minutes, and with fares starting at just £8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

24train per day

2h 19mAverage duration

61 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

Train Companies

Northern

4/526 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness5

WiFi3.2

Based on 26 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the cleanliness but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Northern ticket prices on this trip start at £8

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Manchester to Barrow-in-Furness by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Manchester to Barrow-in-Furness?
The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to Barrow-in-Furness start from £8. The average price for this train route is around £26. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Manchester to Barrow-in-Furness?
The average train journey time from Manchester to Barrow-in-Furness is 2h 19m, covering a distance of 61 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 56m and is operated by Northern.
Which train operators serve the Manchester to Barrow-in-Furness route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 24 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Manchester to Barrow-in-Furness?
The earliest train from Manchester to Barrow-in-Furness departs at 07:29. And the latest train departs at 22:24.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

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£13

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£13

Today

£19

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£18

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£18

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£20

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£18

19/12

£7

The cheapest trip from Manchester to Barrow-in-Furness was searched and found on 19 Dec 2025 with a price of £7

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Manchester to Barrow-in-Furness as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £7 to £52 for a train ticket from Manchester to Barrow-in-Furness based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £7, which is on 2025-12-19.