What is the cheapest way to get from Barrow in Furness to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Barrow in Furness to Reading is to drive which costs £65 - £95 and takes 4h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barrow in Furness to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Barrow in Furness to Reading is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct train between Barrow in Furness and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Barrow in Furness to Reading. However, there are services departing from Barrow-in-Furness and arriving at Reading via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

How far is it from Barrow in Furness to Reading?

The distance between Barrow in Furness and Reading is 267 miles. The road distance is 265.8 miles.

How do I travel from Barrow in Furness to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Barrow in Furness to Reading without a car is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs £35 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Barrow in Furness to Reading?

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Barrow in Furness to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barrow in Furness to Reading train from?

Barrow in Furness to Reading train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barrow-in-Furness station.

Where does the Barrow in Furness to Reading train arrive?

Barrow in Furness to Reading train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Barrow in Furness to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Barrow in Furness to Reading is 266 miles. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Barrow in Furness to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket from Barrow in Furness to Reading?

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Barrow in Furness to Reading - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Barrow in Furness to Reading by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
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1. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester PiccadillyBarrow-in-Furness - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to ReadingManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h 10m
£40–190
Train, bus via Manchester
1. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester Airport
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Station120 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Gloucester Green Bus Station423 / ...
4. Take the bus from Westgate to Forbury RoadX40
9h 22m
£44–146
Drive 264.3 mi
1. Drive from Barrow in Furness to Reading264.3 mi
4h 49m
£65–94
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Reading
5h 29m
£93–307
Train via Stafford
1. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Lancaster
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Stafford
3. Take the train from Stafford to Reading
6h 39m
£60–337
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Lancaster
2. Take the bus from Underpass to Newhall St
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Heathrow Central Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirRa1
10h 10m
£57–129
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Reading
5h 41m
£102–255
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Lancaster
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastle
4. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)NCL - LHR
5. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Reading
7h 52m
£96–337

Barrow in Furness to Reading by train

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Distance: 265.6 mi
Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Barrow in Furness, England and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Barrow-in-Furness to Reading via Manchester Piccadilly in around 6h 10m.

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