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Outbound fromBarrow-in-Furness to Middlesbrough by train
It takes an average of 7h 7m to travel from Barrow-in-Furness to Middlesbrough by train, over a distance of around 86 miles (139 km). There are normally 32 trains per day travelling from Barrow-in-Furness to Middlesbrough and tickets for this journey start from £21.40 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:58 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:46 | |
| Departure station | Barrow-in-Furness | |
| Arrival station | Middlesbrough | |
| Journey time | From 4h 25m | |
| Distance | 86 miles (139 km) | |
| Frequency | 32 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £21.40 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Railway |
Taking the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Middlesbrough in 4 hours 25 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Middlesbrough? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 7 hours 7 minutes to travel the 86 miles (139 km) from Barrow-in-Furness to Middlesbrough by train, although you can get there in as little as 4 hours 25 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 32 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or TransPennine Express to Middlesbrough. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Barrow-in-Furness to Middlesbrough in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £21.40. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Middlesbrough by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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