The average train between Edinburgh and Barrowford takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Barrowford. 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 every 3 hours between Edinburgh and Barrowford. The earliest departure is at 1:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:12 PM which arrives into Barrowford at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Barrowford. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Barrowford station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Edinburgh to Barrowford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Barrowford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Nelson station.
Book your Edinburgh to Barrowford train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and 2 other operators.
The distance between Edinburgh and Barrowford is 241.9 km. The road distance is 349 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Nelson via Preston in around 4h 9m.