There are 4 ways to get from Runcorn to Barrow in Furness by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G110
- Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Lancaster
- Take the train from Lancaster to Barrow-in-Furness
3h 31m£30–50Drive 99.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Runcorn to Barrow in Furness99.9 mi
1h 56m£26–37Train
- Take the train from Crewe to LancasterRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Lancaster to Barrow-in-FurnessManchester Airport - Barrow-in-Furness / ...
3h 58m£43–108Line 61 bus, train
- Take the bus from Runcorn High Street Bus Station to Poplar Bank61
- Take the train from Huyton to Preston
- Take the train from Preston to Barrow-in-Furness
5h 7m£31–54
Runcorn to Barrow in Furness by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Runcorn to Barrow in Furness is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 1h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Runcorn to Barrow in Furness is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Barrow in Furness. However, there are services departing from Runcorn and arriving at Barrow-in-Furness via Crewe and Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Runcorn and Barrow in Furness is 93 miles. The road distance is 100.4 miles.
The best way to get from Runcorn to Barrow in Furness without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 31m and costs £30 - £50.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Runcorn to Barrow in Furness, including transfers.
Runcorn to Barrow in Furness train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Crewe station.
Runcorn to Barrow in Furness train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Lancaster station.
Yes, the driving distance between Runcorn to Barrow in Furness is 100 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Runcorn to Barrow in Furness.
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What companies run services between Runcorn, England and Barrow in Furness, England?
You can take a train from Runcorn to Barrow-in-Furness via Crewe and Lancaster in around 3h 58m.
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- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–25
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Crewe to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–65
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.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
- £5–22
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Huyton to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–20
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Barrow-in-Furness
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–30
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0344 800 4411
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/north-west/
Bus from Runcorn High Street Bus Station to Poplar Bank
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/north-west/
Bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.warringtonsownbuses.co.uk/
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