The average train between Barnsley and Liverpool takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnsley to Liverpool. 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 Liverpool. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnsley is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Liverpool at 10:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Liverpool station via Huddersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Barnsley to Liverpool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barnsley station.
Barnsley to Liverpool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Barnsley to Liverpool train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Barnsley and Liverpool is 100.1 km. The road distance is 124 km.
You can take a train from Barnsley to Liverpool Lime Street via Huddersfield in around 2h 21m.