The average train between Manchester and Barrowford takes 1h 55m and the fastest train takes 1h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester 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 hourly between Manchester and Barrowford. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Barrowford at 9:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Barrowford. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Barrowford station via Rose Grove. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
Manchester to Barrowford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Victoria station.
Manchester to Barrowford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Nelson station.
Book your Manchester to Barrowford train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Manchester and Barrowford is 41.2 km. The road distance is 55 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Victoria to Nelson via Rose Grove in around 1h 45m.