The cheapest and fastest trains from Barrow-in-Furness to Preston
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
1 h 18 m
Average duration
1 h 18 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barrow-in-Furness to Preston 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 to Preston will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
Of the 1 trains that leave Barrow-in-Furness for Preston every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 50 km distance in an average of 1 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 18 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.


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Journey information
Overview: Train from Barrow-in-Furness to Preston
Trains from Barrow-in-Furness to Preston run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:58, the last at 23:11. The fastest train covers the 50 km distance in 1h 17m.
Distance 50 km |
Average train duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 17m |
First train 04:58 |
Last train 23:11 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Barrow-in-Furness to Preston trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Barrow-in-Furness and Preston from £3. 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 to Preston train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barrow-in-Furness to Preston 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 Preston, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Barrow-in-Furness and Preston
- 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.
- 5:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday
- 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24 hours, located adjacent to the station with access from Butler Street.
- Rise
- The Olive Tree Brasserie
- Turtle Bay
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £0.30
- Holiday Inn Express Preston - South
- Delta Hotels Preston
- Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for long-distance services
- Hall 2: platforms 4-6 for regional and local services
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Northern, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express services
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