The cheapest and fastest trains from Barrow-in-Furness station (BIF) to Lancaster station (LAN)
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£6
Fastest journey
58 m
Average duration
1 h
Trains per day
4
Distance
28 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barrow-in-Furness station (BIF) to Lancaster station (LAN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barrow-in-Furness station (BIF) to Lancaster station (LAN) will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
Of the 4 trains that leave Barrow-in-Furness station (BIF) for Lancaster station (LAN) every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 28 km distance in an average of 1 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 58 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 4 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.








Live departures
Barrow-in-Furness station (BIF) to Lancaster station (LAN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Barrow-in-Furness station (BIF) to Lancaster station (LAN) trains for today, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:05 Barrow-in-Furness station (BIF) | 0h56 | 09:01 Lancaster station (LAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 22 December | |||||
![]() | 05:12 Barrow-in-Furness station (BIF) | 1h04 | 06:16 Lancaster station (LAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:48 Barrow-in-Furness station (BIF) | 1h00 | 08:48 Lancaster station (LAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Barrow-in-Furness station (BIF) to Lancaster station (LAN)
Trains from Barrow-in-Furness station (BIF) to Lancaster station (LAN) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:12, the last at 19:42. The fastest train covers the 28 km distance in 56m.
Distance 28 km |
Average train duration 1h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 56m |
First train 05:12 |
Last train 19:42 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Barrow-in-Furness station (BIF) to Lancaster station (LAN) trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Barrow-in-Furness station (BIF) and Lancaster station (LAN) from £2. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Barrow-in-Furness station (BIF) to Lancaster station (LAN) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barrow-in-Furness station (BIF) to Lancaster station (LAN) 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 Lancaster station (LAN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Barrow-in-Furness station (BIF) and Lancaster station (LAN)
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 04:45 - 19:30 Sunday 08:00 - 17:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off on Station Car Park.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 19:45 Saturday 05:15 - 19:45 Sunday 09:30 - 20:00
- Type of shops available: News agent
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform Lifts to All Platforms, accessible via taking the right hand entrance to the over bridge from the ticket office.
- 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
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Yes, located platform 4/5 and platform 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 (south end)120 Stands Platform 3 (middle) 16 Platform 4 (North End), 12 Stands Platform 5, 40 Stands
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop outside the station rear entrance adjacent to platform 3.
