The average train between Barnsley and Manchester takes 1h 54m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnsley to Manchester. 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 Manchester. 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 Manchester at 10:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Manchester station via Huddersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
Barnsley to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barnsley station.
Barnsley to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Barnsley to Manchester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Barnsley and Manchester is 50.4 km. The road distance is 73 km.
You can take a train from Barnsley to Manchester Piccadilly via Huddersfield in around 1h 45m.