The cheapest and fastest trains from Bolton to Barrow-in-Furness
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
1 h 44 m
Average duration
1 h 47 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
78 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bolton to Barrow-in-Furness is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bolton to Barrow-in-Furness will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
Of the 3 trains that leave Bolton for Barrow-in-Furness every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 78 km distance in an average of 1 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 44 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 51 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.
22:391h51Bolton0:30Barrow-in-Furness£61One-way0 changes
17:081h44Bolton18:52Barrow-in-Furness£101One-way0 changes
20:081h45Bolton21:53Barrow-in-Furness£211One-way0 changes
17:081h44Bolton18:52Barrow-in-Furness£101One-way0 changes
20:081h45Bolton21:53Barrow-in-Furness£211One-way0 changes
22:391h51Bolton0:30Barrow-in-Furness£61One-way0 changes
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bolton to Barrow-in-Furness
Trains from Bolton to Barrow-in-Furness run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:51, the last at 22:39. The fastest train covers the 78 km distance in 1h 44m.
Distance 78 km |
Average train duration 1h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 44m |
First train 4:51 |
Last train 22:39 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Northern Rail, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Bolton to Barrow-in-Furness trainsNorthern Rail, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Bolton and Barrow-in-Furness from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bolton to Barrow-in-Furness train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bolton to Barrow-in-Furness 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 Barrow-in-Furness, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Bolton and Barrow-in-Furness
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:00 - 21:00 Sunday 08:15 - 19:30
- Type of shops available: Newsagent
- Car Park: Parking is not available.
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A Station, this station is scooter friendly, a scooter permit is required for travel, Level access through the ticket barriers to an overpass and via lifts to all platforms. Lifts available from first to last trains
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- 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: No
- Toilets Location: A key is available from the Station Supervisor and at the News Stand upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: platforms 3 & 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Newport Street stop, at stand AA
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday 06:25 - 19:35 Saturday,Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Level access from car park (22 paces, 1:12 slope) and Booking office to Bolton/Manchester platform. For services to Preston, separate ramped access (96 paces, 1:10 slope) from Rumworth Road overbridge onto the platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: There are no bus stops at or nearby this station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up at the top of the station car park.
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
- 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.
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