The cheapest and fastest trains from Preston to Barrow-in-Furness
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£10
Fastest journey
1 h 19 m
Average duration
1 h 24 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Preston 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 Preston to Barrow-in-Furness will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Of the 3 trains that leave Preston 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 50 km distance in an average of 1 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 19 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 33 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.
5:341h21Preston6:55Barrow-in-Furness£81One-way0 changes
8:451h33Preston10:18Barrow-in-Furness£91One-way0 changes
13:461h19Preston15:05Barrow-in-Furness£141One-way0 changes
13:461h19Preston15:05Barrow-in-Furness£141One-way0 changes
5:341h21Preston6:55Barrow-in-Furness£81One-way0 changes
8:451h33Preston10:18Barrow-in-Furness£91One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Preston to Barrow-in-Furness
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Barrow-in-Furness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £3, and a coach costs an average of £16.
Distance: 50 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£9 Average Price Cheapest | £16 Average Price |
1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Preston to Barrow-in-Furness train times
The table below shows live departures for Preston to Barrow-in-Furness trains for today, Tuesday 2 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 22:10 Preston | 1h20 | 23:30 Barrow-in-Furness | 0 changesdirect | |
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![]() | 5:34 Preston | 1h21 | 6:55 Barrow-in-Furness | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:45 Preston | 1h33 | 10:18 Barrow-in-Furness | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Preston to Barrow-in-Furness.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Preston to Barrow-in-Furness
Trains from Preston to Barrow-in-Furness run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 20m. 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 19m.
Distance 50 km |
Average train duration 1h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 19m |
First train 4:58 |
Last train 23:11 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Preston to Barrow-in-Furness trainsNorthern Rail, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Preston and Barrow-in-Furness 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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TransPennine Express
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FAQs: Preston to Barrow-in-Furness train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Preston 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Preston and Barrow-in-Furness
- 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
- 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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