The average train between Manchester and Barrowford takes 2h 9m and the fastest train takes 1h 26m. 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 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Barrowford at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 9m. 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 Blackburn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
Manchester to Barrowford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Salford Central 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 61 km.
You can take a train from Salford Central to Nelson via Blackburn in around 2h 7m.