The average train between Liverpool and Barnsley takes 2h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Liverpool 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 Liverpool and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 9:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Barnsley station via Huddersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
Liverpool to Barnsley train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Barnsley train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Barnsley station.
Book your Liverpool to Barnsley train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Liverpool and Barnsley is 100.1 km. The road distance is 124 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Barnsley via Huddersfield in around 2h 34m.