The average train between Barnsley and Trafford takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnsley to Trafford. 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 Trafford. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnsley is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Trafford at 7:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Huddersfield and take an average of 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Trafford. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Trafford station via Huddersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Barnsley to Trafford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barnsley station.
Barnsley to Trafford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Parkway station.
The distance between Barnsley and Trafford is 56.5 km. The road distance is 80 km.
There is no direct connection from Barnsley to Trafford. However, you can take the train to Huddersfield, take the train to Manchester Victoria, walk to Victoria, then take the vehicle to Parkway.