Applicants in Barrow in Furness looking for a visa appointment have supported options in Manchester and Edinburgh.
Centre and route research checked 2 August 2026
Every route below is linked to a current appointment provider and an active Cancellation Finder product.
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Distances start from the centre of Barrow in Furness and follow a road route where available.
Check the current submission time and courier requirements before travelling.
The centre is close to Piccadilly Gardens. Check the France provider page for appointment-specific arrival instructions.
Check the destination-specific VFS page and appointment confirmation before travelling.
Check your France appointment confirmation and the provider page before setting off.
Driving distances and times are estimates calculated from the centre of the named location. Live traffic, road closures and the applicant starting point can change the journey.
Applicants in Barrow in Furness looking for a visa appointment have supported options in Manchester and Edinburgh. The closest listed centre is the BLS Spain Visa Application Centre on Chapel Street in Salford, at an estimated 100.3 miles and 122 minutes' driving from the centre of Barrow in Furness. The Cancellation Finder lists Spain, France, Italy, the Netherlands and Portugal from Manchester, plus France from Edinburgh. Check the current provider instructions before committing to travel.
The Manchester entries are the practical starting point for most listed destinations. The BLS Spain centre is at Unit 1, 205 Chapel Street, Salford, Manchester M3 5PF, with an estimated 100.3-mile drive and 122-minute journey. TLScontact's Manchester centre is at 1 Portland Street, Manchester M1 3BE, estimated at 101.8 miles and 125 minutes. These figures are calculated from Barrow in Furness centre, not an individual starting address, so plan using your own departure point.
The same Manchester group also includes the VFS Global centre at 50 Devonshire Street North, Manchester M12 6JH. Its supplied estimate is 102.1 miles and 125 minutes' driving. The remaining listed centre is TLScontact Edinburgh at Argyle House, 3 Lady Lawson Street, Edinburgh EH3 9DR, estimated at 177.8 miles and 227 minutes. For France, compare the Manchester and Edinburgh entries, then follow the appointment confirmation for the centre you select.
Use the estimated figures as a planning baseline rather than a fixed arrival time. From Barrow in Furness centre, Manchester is listed at roughly 100.3 to 102.1 miles and 122 to 125 minutes' driving across the supported centres. Edinburgh is estimated at 177.8 miles and 227 minutes. Live traffic, road closures and the point where you start can alter the journey, so recheck conditions and leave room around your appointment.
Each centre has a different provider instruction to confirm. BLS asks applicants to check the current submission time and courier requirements. TLScontact's Manchester listing notes that it is close to Piccadilly Gardens and directs applicants to the France provider page for appointment-specific arrival instructions. VFS asks applicants to check the destination-specific page and confirmation. Keep the exact address beside your booking details when you set out for the centre.
Your route determines the centre. BLS Spain is at Chapel Street in Salford, TLScontact is on Portland Street, and VFS Global is on Devonshire Street North. Match the provider and destination on your confirmation before travelling.
Before setting off, check the current BLS submission time and courier requirements, TLScontact's France arrival instructions, or the destination-specific VFS page, depending on your booking. Provider guidance can change, so use the instruction linked to your selected appointment.
These are estimated driving times from the centre of Barrow in Furness: Manchester is listed at 122 to 125 minutes, while Edinburgh is 227 minutes. Live traffic and road closures may change the journey, so avoid planning an arrival with no margin.
These are estimated driving times from the centre of Barrow in Furness: Manchester is listed at 122 to 125 minutes, while Edinburgh is 227 minutes. Live traffic and road closures may change the journey, so avoid planning an arrival with no margin.
This guide was researched on 2 August 2026. Provider details can change, so confirm the current instructions before booking or travelling.