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Barnsley to Birkenhead trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Barnsley and Birkenhead takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnsley to Birkenhead. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 50m
Duration
77 mi
Distance
£27
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Barnsley to Birkenhead train times

Trains run hourly between Barnsley and Birkenhead. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnsley is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Birkenhead at 7:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 26m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 28m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 31m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 27m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 32m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 27m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 27m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 32m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 27m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 27m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 30m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 27m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 31m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 27m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 26m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 27m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 32m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 27m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 27m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 32m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 27m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 28m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Barnsley to Birkenhead? 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.

Map of how to get from Barnsley to Birkenhead.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 76.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Barnsley, England and Birkenhead, England?

You can take a train from Barnsley to Liverpool Lime Street via Huddersfield in around 2h 25m.

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