There are 4 ways to get from Barrow in Furness to Holyhead by train or car
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Train via Preston
best- Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Preston
- Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
- Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
5h 13m£41–86Train
cheapest- Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Lancaster
- Take the train from Lancaster to Warrington Bank Quay
- Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
5h 14m£29–82Drive 195.6 mi
- Drive from Barrow in Furness to Holyhead195.6 mi
3h 30m£50–72Train #2
- Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Preston
- Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
- Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyhead
5h 19m£69–109
Barrow in Furness to Holyhead by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barrow in Furness to Holyhead is to drive which costs £45 - £75 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Barrow in Furness to Holyhead is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs £45 - £75.
No, there is no direct train from Barrow in Furness to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Barrow-in-Furness and arriving at Holyhead via Preston, Warrington Bank Quay and Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between Barrow in Furness and Holyhead is 185 miles. The road distance is 196.8 miles.
The best way to get from Barrow in Furness to Holyhead without a car is to train via Preston which takes 5h 13m and costs £40 - £90.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Barrow in Furness to Holyhead, including transfers.
Barrow in Furness to Holyhead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barrow-in-Furness station.
Barrow in Furness to Holyhead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barrow in Furness to Holyhead is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Barrow in Furness to Holyhead.
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What companies run services between Barrow in Furness, England and Holyhead, Wales?
You can take a train from Barrow-in-Furness to Holyhead via Preston, Warrington Bank Quay, and Chester in around 5h 13m.
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- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Barrow-in-Furness to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–35
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Barrow-in-Furness to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–17
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–19
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Chester to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Lancaster to Warrington Bank Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–28
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Chester to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–27
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £40–60
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