The average train between Manchester and Barnsley takes 1h 35m and the fastest train takes 1h 15m. There is an hourly train service from Manchester 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 Manchester and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 5:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Barnsley station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
Manchester to Barnsley train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Barnsley train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Barnsley station.
Book your Manchester to Barnsley train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Manchester and Barnsley is 50.4 km. The road distance is 94 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Barnsley via Sheffield in around 1h 32m.
