The average train between Greenock and Barnsley takes 6h 54m and the fastest train takes 5h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Greenock 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 Greenock and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Greenock is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 11:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 6h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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5h 36m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Greenock to Barnsley? 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 Greenock to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Greenock station and arriving at Barnsley station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
Greenock to Barnsley train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
Greenock to Barnsley train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Wakefield Kirkgate station.
Book your Greenock to Barnsley train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Greenock and Barnsley is 339.6 km. The road distance is 501 km.
You can take a train from Greenock West to Barnsley via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, York, and Wakefield Kirkgate in around 6h 12m.