Train travelling across viaduct with Lake District mountain peaks in the distance
Bridge across Kent estuary with the Lake District mountains in the background. Taken at Arnside.

Image credit: Alex Peel

Train travelling over viaduct with Lake District fells in the background

Family fun

Outdoors and nature

Scenic views

Walking

Furness Line

Lancaster – Barrow-in-Furness

As you explore the line you’ll see there really is something for everyone. See a festival at Ulverston, explore Victorian seaside resorts, discover Arnside’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, get closer to nature at RSPB Leighton Moss Nature Reserve and step back in time at Carnforth, home to the Heritage Centre and Brief Encounter Refreshment Rooms.

About this line

Route

Lancaster – Barrow-in-Furness

Journey time

1 hr

Cost

£11.20 Off-Peak Day Return

Distance

28 miles | 45 km

Stations on this line:

  • Lancaster
  • Carnforth
  • Silverdale
  • Arnside
  • Grange-over-Sands
  • Kents Bank
  • Cark & Cartmel
  • Ulverston
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