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Outbound fromBarrow-in-Furness to Grantham by train
It takes an average of 7h 17m to travel from Barrow-in-Furness to Grantham by train, over a distance of around 135 miles (218 km). There are normally 8 trains per day travelling from Barrow-in-Furness to Grantham and tickets for this journey start from £55.30 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:58 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:46 | |
| Departure station | Barrow-in-Furness | |
| Arrival station | Grantham | |
| Journey time | From 4h 19m | |
| Distance | 135 miles (218 km) | |
| Frequency | 8 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £55.30 | |
| Train operators | TransPennine Express, Hull Trains, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway |
About the train journey from Barrow-in-Furness to Grantham
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The train from Barrow-in-Furness to Grantham usually takes 7 hours 17 minutes on average to travel 135 miles (218 km), although the quickest services can take as little as 4 hours 19 minutes. You can expect to find 8 trains per day running on this popular route. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Grantham, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. During your journey, you're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway or TransPennine Express, as these are the main train operators on this route.
You can save money on train tickets from Barrow-in-Furness to Grantham if you book in advance, as tickets usually start from £55.30. You can also travel Off-Peak – tickets are usually cheaper during quieter times on weekdays and weekends – or get a Railcard and save up to 1/3 on eligible journeys for a whole year. Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to compare ticket prices and get the cheapest fares.
If you want to know more about the journey, scroll up for timetables and live train times, or keep reading for tips on finding cheap tickets and FAQs. Want to go straight to booking? Start a search with us today!
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