The average train between Barrowford and Manchester takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Barrowford to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Barrowford and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barrowford is at 10:57 PM which arrives into Manchester at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Barrowford to Manchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Barrowford to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Barrowford station and arriving at Manchester station via Blackburn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Barrowford to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Nelson station.
Barrowford to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Salford Central station.
Book your Barrowford to Manchester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Barrowford and Manchester is 41.2 km. The road distance is 61 km.
You can take a train from Nelson to Salford Central via Blackburn in around 1h 47m.