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The cheapest and fastest trains from Barrow Upon Soar to London
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 02 Nov
- Cheapest price on 02 Nov
- £23
- Average ticket price on 02 Nov
- £43
- Fastest journey on 02 Nov
- 1 h 32 m
- Average journey duration on 02 Nov
- 1 h 34 m
- Trains on 02 Nov
- 11
- Distance
- 155 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barrow Upon Soar to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barrow Upon Soar to London will cost around £43 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
Fast trains
To travel from Barrow Upon Soar to London you need to make at least one change.
C21176 · W7080414:05 1h34 Barrow-upon-Soar (BWS) 15:39 London St Pancras International (STP) £23 1 One-way 1 change- C21200 · C21659
11:05 1h34 Barrow-upon-Soar (BWS) 12:39 London St Pancras International (STP) £27 1 One-way 1 change - C21174 · W70799
13:05 1h34 Barrow-upon-Soar (BWS) 14:39 London St Pancras International (STP) £27 1 One-way 1 change - C21170 · W70793
12:05 1h34 Barrow-upon-Soar (BWS) 13:39 London St Pancras International (STP) £27 1 One-way 1 change - C21175 · W70810
15:05 1h34 Barrow-upon-Soar (BWS) 16:39 London St Pancras International (STP) £27 1 One-way 1 change
- C21193 · W70781
10:04 1h32 Barrow-upon-Soar (BWS) 11:36 London St Pancras International (STP) £38 1 One-way 1 change - C21200 · C21659
11:05 1h34 Barrow-upon-Soar (BWS) 12:39 London St Pancras International (STP) £27 1 One-way 1 change - C21174 · W70799
13:05 1h34 Barrow-upon-Soar (BWS) 14:39 London St Pancras International (STP) £27 1 One-way 1 change - C21170 · W70793
12:05 1h34 Barrow-upon-Soar (BWS) 13:39 London St Pancras International (STP) £27 1 One-way 1 change - C59677 · W70763
7:04 1h34 Barrow-upon-Soar (BWS) 8:38 London St Pancras International (STP) £85 1 One-way 1 change
Journey information
Overview: Train from Barrow Upon Soar to London
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Barrow Upon Soar to London run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £29 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:27, the last at 22:30. The fastest train covers the 155 km distance in 1h 23m.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £7
Distance 155 km |
Average train duration 1h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 23m |
First train 5:27 |
Last train 22:30 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £7
Frequently asked questions about your Barrow Upon Soar to London trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Barrow Upon Soar to London.
The cost of a train ticket from Barrow Upon Soar to London can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £29, while the average price tends to be around £54.
The train journey from Barrow Upon Soar to London covers a distance of 155 km and takes approximately 1h 23m. Trains run 2 per day.
The train distance from Barrow Upon Soar to London is 155 km.
The first train from Barrow Upon Soar to London leaves at 5:27.
The last train from Barrow Upon Soar to London departs at 22:30.
Trains from Barrow Upon Soar to London run approximately 2 times per day.
Yes, there is a direct train between Barrow Upon Soar and London. The service operates 1 times per day, provided by East Midlands Railway.
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Train companies: East Midlands Railway from Barrow Upon Soar to London trainsEast Midlands Railway trains will get you between Barrow Upon Soar and London from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
East Midlands Railway
About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average East Midlands Railway Duration
1h 23m
Cheapest East Midlands Railway Price
£29
East Midlands Railway frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone
Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Barrow Upon Soar and London
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Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Barrow Upon Soar to London.
There is no night train service from Barrow Upon Soar to London.
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Very costly by European standards; hotels, dining and transport are notably pricier than in most UK and EU city breaks.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-15 for fast food or street food.
- Mid-range
- £20-40 per person for a meal.
- Fine dining
- £80+ per person for upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- £3-5 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
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- Single ticket
- £2.80
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- Distance
- 1 km
- Travel time
- 10 min
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The train journey from Barrow Upon Soar to London offers a mix of urban and countryside views, with picturesque landscapes as you pass through Leicestershire and parts of the Midlands before reaching the outskirts of London. Though not renowned for being exceptionally scenic, it provides pleasant glimpses of the English countryside.
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Booking trains from Barrow Upon Soar to London in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, you can take the train from Barrow Upon Soar to London.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Barrow Upon Soar and London
Most Barrow Upon Soar to London trains use the Barrow-upon-Soar to London St Pancras International station pair. Use this guide to compare Barrow Upon Soar and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Barrow Upon Soar
Arrival train stations in London
Which Barrow Upon Soar station do trains to London leave from?
Trains from Barrow Upon Soar to London leave from Barrow-upon-Soar. The station is from Barrow Upon Soar city centre at Barrow-upon-Soar station, Grove Lane, Barrow-upon-Soar, Leicestershire, LE12 8US.
Barrow-upon-SoarBarrow-upon-Soar station, Grove Lane, Barrow-upon-Soar, Leicestershire, LE12 8US
City-centre transport
Getting to Barrow-upon-Soar from Barrow Upon Soar city centre
Bus24, 24A · 3m · £2 · every ~2 min
Barrow-upon-Soar train station facilities and services
Barrow-upon-Soar has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Barrow-upon-Soar.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Barrow-upon-Soar: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Barrow-upon-Soar: Bike Parking.
London St Pancras InternationalPancras Road, London, Greater London, N1C 4QP, UK+44 2078437688
City-centre transport
Getting to London St Pancras International from London city centre
Bus91, N91 · 23m · £10 · every ~28 min
73, N73 · 26m · £2 · every ~33 min
390 · 48m · £2 · every ~27 min
SubwayPiccadilly · 11m · £2 · every ~91 min
London St Pancras International train station facilities and services
London St Pancras International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Betjeman Arms, AMT Coffee, The Booking Office, Carluccio’s, Chop’d, Greggs
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located in the Circle area and inside the Arcade.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00, Sat: 06:00 - 21:00, Sun: 08:00 - 22:15. Information desks are located on the lower level in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London St Pancras International: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London St Pancras International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London St Pancras International: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include The Standard, Kimpton Fitzroy London, Alhambra Hotel.
Train stations for Barrow Upon Soar to London
Check train stations information for Barrow Upon Soar and London, including where trains depart and arrive on this route.
The train station in Barrow Upon Soar that goes to London is Barrow-upon-Soar, and it arrives at London St Pancras International.
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