The average train between Barnsley and Slaithwaite takes 1h 12m and the fastest train takes 47 min. There is a train service every few hours from Barnsley to Slaithwaite. 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 Slaithwaite. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnsley is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Slaithwaite at 5:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Slaithwaite. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Slaithwaite station via Wakefield Kirkgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.
Barnsley to Slaithwaite train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barnsley station.
Barnsley to Slaithwaite train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Slaithwaite station.
Book your Barnsley to Slaithwaite train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Barnsley and Slaithwaite is 27.4 km. The road distance is 48 km.
You can take a train from Barnsley to Slaithwaite via Wakefield Kirkgate in around 1h 26m.