The average train between Barnsley and Ashton-under-Lyne takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnsley to Ashton-under-Lyne. 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 Barnsley and Ashton-under-Lyne. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnsley is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Ashton-under-Lyne at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Huddersfield and take an average of 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Barnsley to Ashton-under-Lyne? 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 Barnsley to Ashton-under-Lyne. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Ashton-under-Lyne station via Huddersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
Barnsley to Ashton-under-Lyne train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barnsley station.
Barnsley to Ashton-under-Lyne train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Stalybridge station.
Book your Barnsley to Ashton-under-Lyne train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Barnsley and Ashton-under-Lyne is 41.3 km. The road distance is 65 km.
You can take a train from Barnsley to Ashton-under-Lyne Interchange via Huddersfield, Stalybridge, and Stalybridge Bus Station in around 1h 51m.