There are 4 ways to get from Ely to Barrow in Furness by train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Hinckley
best- Take the train from Ely to Nuneaton
- Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewe
- Take the train from Crewe to Lancaster
- Take the train from Lancaster to Barrow-in-Furness
6h 42m£61–185Drive 240 mi
- Drive from Ely to Barrow in Furness240 mi
4h 36m£61–87Train, fly
- Take the train from Ely to King's Cross
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Barrow-in-Furness
7h 14m£102–339Train
- Take the train from Ely to Manchester PiccadillyNorwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Barrow-in-FurnessManchester Airport - Barrow-in-Furness / ...
6h 50m£89–157
Ely to Barrow in Furness by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ely to Barrow in Furness is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Ely to Barrow in Furness is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct train from Ely to Barrow in Furness. However, there are services departing from Ely and arriving at Barrow-in-Furness via Nuneaton, Crewe and Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
The distance between Ely and Barrow in Furness is 269 miles. The road distance is 241.4 miles.
The best way to get from Ely to Barrow in Furness without a car is to train via Hinckley which takes 6h 42m and costs £60 - £190.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Ely to Barrow in Furness, including transfers.
Ely to Barrow in Furness train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Ely station.
Ely to Barrow in Furness train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Nuneaton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ely to Barrow in Furness is 241 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Ely to Barrow in Furness.
Book your Ely to Barrow in Furness train tickets online with Omio.
What companies run services between Ely, England and Barrow in Furness, England?
You can take a train from Ely to Barrow-in-Furness via Nuneaton, Crewe, and Lancaster in around 6h 42m.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–170
Train from Ely to Nuneaton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–70
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Nuneaton to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Crewe to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–45
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Nuneaton to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–45
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Lancaster to Barrow-in-Furness
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–17
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Airport to Barrow-in-Furness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–65
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Barrow-in-Furness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–50
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Ely to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Ely to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Which London airport should I choose?
Read the travel guide
How to get from Heathrow Airport into central London
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 945+ hotels available in Barrow in Furness.



























