The average train between Barnsley and Congleton takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnsley to Congleton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Barnsley and Congleton. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnsley is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Congleton at 6:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Congleton. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Congleton station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Barnsley to Congleton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barnsley station.
Barnsley to Congleton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Congleton station.
Book your Barnsley to Congleton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, East Midlands Railways and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Barnsley and Congleton is 64.7 km. The road distance is 116 km.
You can take a train from Barnsley to Congleton via Sheffield and Stockport in around 2h 45m.