How to Travel from

South Shields to Barrow in Furness

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain South Shields Barrow in Furness

Cheapest

By car (199 km)

2 h 25 min

199 km.

from $10

Other

Rideshare

2 h 25 min

199 km.

from $7.57

Train via Lancaster

5 h

152 km.

from $65.04

Train

5 h 38 min

152 km.

from $46.67

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:

00 44 345 528 0253

Website:

avantiwestcoast.co.uk/

Other from Carlisle to Lancaster

Ave. Duration:

50 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$36.71–$126.58

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:

+44 345 600 1671

Website:

tpexpress.co.uk/

Other from Carlisle to Lancaster

Ave. Duration:

54 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$22.78–$56.96

Northern Rail

Phone:

+44 800 200 6060

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

northernrailway.co.uk/

Other from Newcastle to Carlisle

Ave. Duration:

1h 20m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$13.92–$20.25

Other from Carlisle to Lancaster

Ave. Duration:

3h 45m

Frequency:

5 times a day

Estimated price:

$16.46–$21.52

Other from Lancaster to Barrow-in-Furness

Ave. Duration:

1h 3m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$10.13–$13.92

Other from Carlisle to Barrow-in-Furness

Ave. Duration:

2h 33m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$15.19–$20.25

What is the cheapest way to get from South Shields to Barrow in Furness?

The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Barrow in Furness is to train which costs $27.17 - $39.13 and takes 5h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from South Shields to Barrow in Furness?

The fastest way to get from South Shields to Barrow in Furness is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $38.04 - $59.78 .

Is there a direct train between South Shields and Barrow in Furness?

No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Barrow in Furness. However, there are services departing from South Shields and arriving at Barrow-in-Furness via Newcastle, Carlisle and Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from South Shields to Barrow in Furness?

The distance between South Shields and Barrow in Furness is 280 km. The road distance is 199.4 km.

How do I travel from South Shields to Barrow in Furness without a car?

The best way to get from South Shields to Barrow in Furness without a car is to train via Lancaster which takes 5h and costs $36.96 - $152.17 .

How long does it take to get from South Shields to Barrow in Furness?

It takes approximately 5h to get from South Shields to Barrow in Furness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South Shields to Barrow in Furness train from?

South Shields to Barrow in Furness train services, operated by Northern Rail, depart from Newcastle station.

What is the time difference between South Shields and Barrow in Furness?

It is currently 06:55 at both, South Shields and Barrow in Furness.

Where does the South Shields to Barrow in Furness train arrive?

South Shields to Barrow in Furness train services, operated by Northern Rail, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from South Shields to Barrow in Furness?

Yes, the driving distance between South Shields to Barrow in Furness is 199 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from South Shields to Barrow in Furness.

Where can I stay near Barrow in Furness?

There are 952+ hotels available in Barrow in Furness. Prices start at $59.60 per night.

Furness Abbey

Furness Abbey, or St. Mary of Furness, is a former monastery located to the north of Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England. The abbey dates back to 1123 and was once the second-wealthiest and most powerful Cistercian monastery in the country, behind Fountains Abbey, prior to its dissolution during the English Reformation. The abbey contains a number of individual Grade I Listed Buildings and is a Scheduled Monument.

South Lakes Safari Zoo

South Lakes Safari Zoo (formerly South Lakes Wild Animal Park) was a 51-acre (21 ha) zoo established in 1994 by David Gill, and located in Cumbria, England. Its name refers to its proximity to the Lake District, though it lies entirely within the Borough of Barrow-in-Furness on the outskirts of Dalton.

Dock Museum

The Dock Museum is situated in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England. Most of its exhibits concern the history of the town, focusing on the shipbuilding industry at VSEL (now BAE Systems), the steelworks industry — of which Barrow once had the world's largest, the Furness Railway and the World War II bombings of the town. There has been a museum in Barrow since 1907 and in its current location since 1994, when 50,000 people visited it in its first year, visitor numbers peaked at 120,000 in 2001. The museum has free entry and remains under public ownership.

Barrow in Furness

Barrow-in-Furness is a port town and civil parish (as just "Barrow") in the Westmorland and Furness district, in the ceremonial county of Cumbria, England. Historically in Lancashire, it was incorporated as a municipal borough in 1867 and merged with Dalton-in-Furness Urban District in 1974 to form the Borough of Barrow-in-Furness. In 2023, the borough merged with Eden and South Lakeland districts to form a new unitary authority: Westmorland and Furness. At the tip of the Furness peninsula, close to the Lake District, it is bordered by Morecambe Bay, the Duddon Estuary and the Irish Sea. In 2021, Barrow's population was 55,489, making it the second largest urban area in Cumbria after Carlisle, and the largest in the Westmorland and Furness unitary authority.

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Transport providers

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

TransPennine Express Service

Northern Rail

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from South Shields to Barrow in Furness?

What is the fastest way to get from South Shields to Barrow in Furness?

Is there a direct train between South Shields and Barrow in Furness?

How far is it from South Shields to Barrow in Furness?

How do I travel from South Shields to Barrow in Furness without a car?

How long does it take to get from South Shields to Barrow in Furness?

Where do I catch the South Shields to Barrow in Furness train from?

What is the time difference between South Shields and Barrow in Furness?

Where does the South Shields to Barrow in Furness train arrive?

Can I drive from South Shields to Barrow in Furness?

Where can I stay near Barrow in Furness?