The average train between Barnsley and Altrincham takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Barnsley to Altrincham. 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 4 times a day between Barnsley and Altrincham. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnsley is at 7:03 PM which arrives into Altrincham at 9:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Huddersfield and take an average of 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Altrincham. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Altrincham station via Huddersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Barnsley to Altrincham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barnsley station.
Barnsley to Altrincham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Altrincham station.
Book your Barnsley to Altrincham train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Metrolink.
The distance between Barnsley and Altrincham is 60 km. The road distance is 87 km.
You can take a train from Barnsley to Altrincham via Sheffield and Stockport in around 2h 28m.
