The average train between Crewe and Barnsley takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. There is an hourly train service from Crewe to Barnsley. 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 Crewe and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 12:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Crewe is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Stockport and take an average of 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Crewe to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Crewe station and arriving at Barnsley station via Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Crewe to Barnsley train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Crewe station.
Crewe to Barnsley train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Barnsley station.
Book your Crewe to Barnsley train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railways and 4 other operators.
The distance between Crewe and Barnsley is 81.1 km. The road distance is 124 km.
You can take a train from Crewe to Barnsley via Stockport and Sheffield in around 2h 6m.