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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Barrow Upon Soar
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£52
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£52
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 43 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 43 m
Trains on 18 Sept
1
Distance
155 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Barrow Upon Soar is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Barrow Upon Soar will cost around £52 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £52.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 1 trains from London to Barrow Upon Soar, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 155 km distance in an average of 1 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 43 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 43 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.
19:051h43London20:48Barrow Upon Soar£521One-way0 changes
- 19:051h43London20:48Barrow Upon Soar£521One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for London to Barrow Upon Soar
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Barrow Upon Soar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 1m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, while a train costs an average of £51.
Distance: 155 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£51 Average Price | £30 Average Price Cheapest | £30 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London to Barrow Upon Soar:
A coach is £21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Barrow Upon Soar costing on average £51.
Other travel options to Barrow Upon Soar take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 56m.
You'll arrive about 1h 25m sooner (1h 31m by train vs 2h 56m by car). Tickets start at around £51 compared to roughly £30 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
London to Barrow Upon Soar train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Barrow Upon Soar trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19:32 London | 1h44 | 21:16 Barrow Upon Soar | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets London to Barrow Upon Soar by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Barrow Upon Soar
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from London to Barrow Upon Soar run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £49 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:27, the last at 22:30. The fastest train covers the 155 km distance in 1h 27m.
Distance 155 km |
Average train duration 1h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £49 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 1h 27m |
First train 5:27 |
Last train 22:30 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains from London to Barrow Upon Soar trainsEast Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between London and Barrow Upon Soar from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London to Barrow Upon Soar train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Barrow Upon Soar 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 Upon Soar, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Barrow Upon Soar
Most London to Barrow Upon Soar trains use the London St Pancras International to Barrow-upon-Soar station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Barrow Upon Soar train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to London St Pancras International from London city centre
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.
Which Barrow Upon Soar station do trains from London arrive at?
Getting to Barrow-upon-Soar from Barrow Upon Soar city centre
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.
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