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The cheapest and fastest trains from Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester
Showing times and prices for May 31
Cheapest price
€25
Average price
€27
Fastest journey
3 h 7 m
Average duration
3 h 12 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
95 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester will cost around €27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €25.
Fast trains
Of the 2 trains that leave Barrow-in-Furness for Manchester on Sun, May 31, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct trains cover the 95 km distance in an average of 3 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 7 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest trains will take 3 h 17 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
11:54 AM3h17Barrow-in-Furness3:11 PMManchester€251One-way0 transfers- 9:05 AM3h07Barrow-in-Furness12:12 PMManchester€291One-way0 transfers
- 9:05 AM3h07Barrow-in-Furness12:12 PMManchester€291One-way0 transfers
- 11:54 AM3h17Barrow-in-Furness3:11 PMManchester€251One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a train costs an average of €10.
Distance: 95 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€25 Average price | €21 Average price Cheapest |
2h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester trains for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G89881 | On time 6:50 AM Barrow-in-Furness station (BIF) | 2h01 | 8:51 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G85503+ W84897 | On time 7:12 AM Barrow-in-Furness station (BIF) | 2h10 | 9:22 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
| G89882 | On time 7:48 AM Barrow-in-Furness station (BIF) | 2h03 | 9:51 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89882+W84898 | On time 7:48 AM Barrow-in-Furness station (BIF) | 2h34 | 10:22 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
| G89883 | On time 8:48 AM Barrow-in-Furness station (BIF) | 2h03 | 10:51 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C17215+W84904 | On time 10:00 AM Barrow-in-Furness station (BIF) | 2h22 | 12:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
| G89885 | On time 10:49 AM Barrow-in-Furness station (BIF) | 2h02 | 12:51 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89887 | On time 11:51 AM Barrow-in-Furness station (BIF) | 2h00 | 1:51 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C17224+W84913 | On time 12:50 PM Barrow-in-Furness station (BIF) | 2h32 | 3:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
| C17224 · G89867+W84886 | On time 12:50 PM Barrow-in-Furness station (BIF) | 2h49 | 3:39 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 2 transfers | |
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Northern Rail as well as Northern Trains Limited offer trains services from Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €10 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:07, the last at 22:26. The fastest train covers the 95 km distance in 2h 0m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 95 km |
Average train duration 2h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 0m |
First train 4:07 AM |
Last train 10:26 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited from Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester trainsNorthern Rail, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Barrow-in-Furness and Manchester from €10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail
About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 0m
Cheapest Price
€10
Northern Rail frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Northern Trains Limited
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 55m
Cheapest Price
€15
Northern Trains Limited frequency
16 a day
FAQs: Trains from Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap train tickets from Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester can start from as little as €10 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester is €25; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester is 2h 0m to travel the 95 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester leaves at 4:07 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest train from Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester leaves at 10:26 PM.
Yes,there are 3 direct trains a day from Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
When taking a train from Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester, you can count on Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited for the best way to get you to Manchester. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Barrow-in-Furness and Manchester and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A trip to Manchester from Barrow-in-Furness is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2h 0m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester is November.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Barrow-in-Furness and Manchester including taking a train and bus.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester
Barrow-in-Furness
Manchester
The major train station for departures in Barrow-in-Furness is Barrow-in-Furness. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Barrow-in-Furness for your trip from Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester.
Barrow-in-Furness
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 04:45 - 19:30 Sunday 08:00 - 17:30
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free access across the station using lifts provided
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Barrow-in-Furness
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off on Station Car Park.
The major train station for arrivals in Manchester is Manchester Airport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester Airport for your journey to Manchester from Barrow-in-Furness.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDining
ATMAccessibilityWCTicket OfficeBike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
Distance to city center
13 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: No cycle storage
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transit options for Manchester Airport
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
LockersParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Wifi
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
Lockers
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Dining
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
Accessibility
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Hotel
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Information Desk
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Public transit options for Manchester Piccadilly
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: There will be no toilet provision at Manchester Oxford Road from 15th July to 25th July to allow for existing toilets to be refurbished
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on Platform 4/5
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Manchester Oxford Road
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Whitworth St West (200 yards from station) (station side for Liverpool, opposite side for Piccadilly)
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