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Compare train for Manchester to Barrow-in-Furness
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Barrow-in-Furness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 34m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €32, while a train costs an average of €32.
Distance: 59 miles (95 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€32 Average price Cheapest | €30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Manchester to Barrow-in-Furness
Compare the available ways to get from Manchester to Barrow-in-Furness, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (2h 4m by train vs 2h 9m by car). Tickets start at around €32 compared to roughly €30 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Manchester to Barrow-in-Furness by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Barrow-in-Furness is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:03 AM 2h02 Manchester 12:05 PM Barrow-in-Furness €8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
10:03 AM 2h02 Manchester 12:05 PM Barrow-in-Furness €8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
9:56 AM 1h58 Manchester 11:54 AM Barrow-in-Furness €15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
7:56 AM 2h22 Manchester 10:18 AM Barrow-in-Furness €15 1 One-way 0 transfers7:08 AM 3h10 Manchester 10:18 AM Barrow-in-Furness €22 1 One-way 0 transfers9:08 AM 2h46 Manchester 11:54 AM Barrow-in-Furness €22 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Barrow-in-Furness as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Airport (MIA) and arrive in Barrow-in-Furness station (BIF).
- Ferries mostly depart from Isle of Man (Steam Packet Company) and arrive in Douglas.
- Travel with Northern Rail to go to Barrow-in-Furness by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
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