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How to get fromBarrow in Furness to Castletownby car, car ferry, train, plane or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Barrow in Furness to Castletown by car, car ferry, train, plane, or taxi

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  1. Drive, car ferry

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    1. Drive from Barrow in Furness to Heyshamcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Heysham to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
    5h 10m
    $56–113

  2. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Prestontrain
    2. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
    3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
    7h 48m
    $73–323

  3. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Isle Of Man Airport (IOM)planeMAN - IOM
    4h 28m
    $84–246

  4. Taxi, car ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Barrow in Furness to Heyshamtaxi
    2. Take the car ferry from Heysham to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
    5h 53m
    $177–253

  5. Train, train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Lancastertrain
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Isle Of Man Airport (IOM)planeLPL - IOM
    4h 54m
    $85–257

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Isle Of Man Airport (IOM) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration56 minAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Barrow in Furness, England and Castletown, Isle of Man?

There is no direct connection from Barrow in Furness to Castletown. However, you can drive to Heysham, take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, then drive to Castletown. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barrow-in-Furness to Castletown via Preston, Liverpool Lime Street, Queen Square Bus Station, North John Street, Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Douglas Lord Street in around 7h 48m.

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