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King Richard III Visitor Centre
Interactive museum exploring the life, death and rediscovery of Richard III beside the king's burial site.
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Barrow Upon Soar to Narborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £26.
Distance: 21 km
| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£26 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Trains from Barrow Upon Soar to Narborough run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:51, the last at 21:38. The fastest train covers the 21 km distance in 43m.
Distance 21 km |
Average train duration 1h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 43m |
First train 5:51 |
Last train 21:38 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Interactive museum exploring the life, death and rediscovery of Richard III beside the king's burial site.
City museum with Roman, medieval and modern Leicester collections, plus regular family-friendly exhibitions.
Museum on the remains of Roman Leicester, with bathhouse archaeology, mosaics and displays explaining the town's ancient past.
Popular city-centre pedestrian street lined with historic buildings, independent shops and easy access to major sights.
Large urban park with formal gardens, lakeside paths and open lawns, ideal for a relaxed walk near the city centre.
Canal and river walking area with locks, wildlife and waterside pubs nearby, popular for peaceful local walks and cycling.
Leicestershire pork pie is a hand-raised pie with seasoned pork and jelly, long linked to the county’s pork pie tradition and nearby market towns.
Red Leicester is a firm, orange-red county cheese with a nutty flavour. It is one of Leicestershire’s best-known traditional foods.
Stilton is a rich blue cheese long associated with Leicestershire through local trade routes and regional cheesemaking culture.
Stylish country house hotel restaurant near Narborough offering modern British dining in an elegant setting.
Popular Indian restaurant in Narborough known for curries, tandoori dishes and a relaxed village atmosphere.
Well-known local pub and dining venue serving British classics, grills and drinks in a traditional setting.
Moderate for the UK. Narborough is usually cheaper than big tourist cities, with lower dining and parking costs, but accommodation and rail travel can still add up.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up for taxis. Cafés do not require tips, but small change is appreciated.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barrow Upon Soar to Narborough 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 Narborough, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Barrow Upon Soar to Narborough trains use the Barrow-upon-Soar to Narborough station pair. Use this guide to compare Barrow Upon Soar and Narborough train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Barrow-upon-Soar has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Barrow-upon-Soar.
Available at Barrow-upon-Soar: Parking.
Available at Barrow-upon-Soar: Bike Parking.
Narborough has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Narborough.
Ticket office support is available at Narborough.
Available at Narborough: Parking.
Available at Narborough: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Narborough: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B. This station has a degree of step free access to the platform which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check for details. Level access to Leicester bound platform. Ramp from road to Birmingham bound platform. No interchange between platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform and at the bottom of the station footbridge stairs, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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