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Barrow-in-Furness travel guide

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With a population of 47,264, Barrow-in-Furness is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Barrow-in-Furness deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Barrow-in-Furness

Barrow-in-Furness in March
Estimated hotel price
£44
1 night at 3-star hotel
Barrow-in-Furness in March
Estimated hotel price
£44
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Barrow-in-Furness

Plane

Although Barrow-in-Furness doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 56 miles from Barrow-in-Furness. The shortest domestic flight to Barrow-in-Furness departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Barrow-in-Furness, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Barrow-in-Furness to Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m trip. Located 1.4 miles from the city centre, Barrow-in-Furness Roose is the busiest station in Barrow-in-Furness. Another popular train station is Barrow-in-Furness, located 0.5 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Barrow-in-Furness is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 59 miles from Barrow-in-Furness. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Barrow-in-Furness, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Barrow-in-Furness takes 70 miles and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 80 miles.

Plane

Although Barrow-in-Furness doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 56 miles from Barrow-in-Furness. The shortest domestic flight to Barrow-in-Furness departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Barrow-in-Furness, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Barrow-in-Furness to Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m trip. Located 1.4 miles from the city centre, Barrow-in-Furness Roose is the busiest station in Barrow-in-Furness. Another popular train station is Barrow-in-Furness, located 0.5 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Barrow-in-Furness is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 59 miles from Barrow-in-Furness. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Barrow-in-Furness, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Barrow-in-Furness takes 70 miles and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 80 miles.

Airports near Barrow-in-Furness

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Barrow-in-Furness

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
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Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
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Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Brussels Airlines
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LOT
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Finnair
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Etihad Airways
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ITA Airways
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Where to stay in Barrow-in-Furness

Average rates range from around £112 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £123 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Barrow-in-Furness

Most booked hotels in Barrow-in-Furness

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Abbey House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£110+
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Holiday Inn Express Barrow-In-Furness
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£79+
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The Duke of Edinburgh Hotel & Bar
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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The Dunes Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Travelodge Barrow in Furness
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£50+
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Hiring a car in Barrow-in-Furness

Hiring a car in Barrow-in-Furness costs £37 per day, on average, or £74 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Barrow-in-Furness (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Barrow-in-Furness is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Barrow-in-Furness costs £37 per day, on average, or £74 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Barrow-in-Furness (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Barrow-in-Furness is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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