The average train between Barnsley and Falkirk takes 5h 29m and the fastest train takes 4h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnsley to Falkirk. 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 Falkirk. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnsley is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Falkirk at 10:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 5h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Falkirk station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
Barnsley to Falkirk train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barnsley station.
Barnsley to Falkirk train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Falkirk Grahamston station.
Book your Barnsley to Falkirk train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Barnsley and Falkirk is 310 km. The road distance is 453 km.
You can take a train from Barnsley to Falkirk Grahamston via Leeds and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 36m.