The average train between Barnsley and Scotland takes 5h 29m and the fastest train takes 4h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnsley to Scotland. 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 Scotland. 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 Scotland at 10:07 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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Want to know about travelling from Barnsley to Scotland? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Scotland station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
Barnsley to Scotland train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barnsley station.
Barnsley to Scotland train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Book your Barnsley to Scotland train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and ScotRail.
The distance between Barnsley and Scotland is 396.7 km. The road distance is 487 km.
You can take a train from Barnsley to Glasgow Queen Street via Leeds and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 38m.