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Avanti West Coast
Transport for Wales

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Barrow-in-Furness to Pontypool & New Inn by train

First train

04:58

Last train

21:45

Departure station

Barrow-in-Furness

Arrival station

Pontypool & New Inn

Journey time

From 4h 20m

Distance

168 miles (270 km)

Frequency

17 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales

Travelling from Barrow-in-Furness to Pontypool & New Inn by train

Looking to travel from Barrow-in-Furness to Pontypool & New Inn by train? You've come to the right place!

On average, it takes around 6 hours 11 minutes to travel from Barrow-in-Furness to Pontypool & New Inn by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 4 hours 20 minutes though. You'll usually find 17 trains per day running along the 168 miles (270 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Pontypool & New Inn, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Avanti West Coast or Transport for Wales to get to Pontypool & New Inn – both train companies offer modern comfortable services that will whisk you there in no time.

To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Barrow-in-Furness to Pontypool & New Inn in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save!

Want to book your train tickets now? Just start a search with us today. If you want to find out more about the journey, scroll up for timetables including live train times, or keep reading for FAQs and tips on how to book cheap train tickets.

FAQs about the train journey from Barrow-in-Furness to Pontypool & New Inn

Want to know more about your journey from Barrow-in-Furness to Pontypool & New Inn? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How do you get to Pontypool & New Inn from Barrow-in-Furness?

To travel to Pontypool & New Inn from Barrow-in-Furness, you can take the train - on average, the journey takes around 6 hours and 11 minutes, though the fastest trains can take 4 hours and 20 minutes. Use our Journey Planner to get more information.

How long is the train ride from Barrow-in-Furness to Pontypool & New Inn?

Trains from Barrow-in-Furness to Pontypool & New Inn take an average of 6 hours and 11 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 4 hours and 20 minutes. You'll usually find 17 trains per day on this route, so use our Journey Planner to check specific dates as times may vary.

What is the quickest journey time between Barrow-in-Furness and Pontypool & New Inn by train?

The quickest journey time between Barrow-in-Furness and Pontypool & New Inn by train is 4 hours and 20 minutes.

Are there direct trains from Barrow-in-Furness to Pontypool & New Inn?

No, there are no direct trains running from Barrow-in-Furness to Pontypool & New Inn, you’ll usually need to make at least 1 change during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Barrow-in-Furness to Pontypool & New Inn

Book in advance

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Consider a Season Ticket

If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Barrow-in-Furness to Pontypool & New Inn is right for you.

Use your Railcard

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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