The average train between Barnsley and Birkenhead takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. 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.
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 10:03 PM which arrives into Birkenhead at 12:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Birkenhead station via Huddersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
Barnsley to Birkenhead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barnsley station.
Barnsley to Birkenhead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Barnsley to Birkenhead train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Barnsley and Birkenhead is 102.8 km. The road distance is 124 km.
You can take a train from Barnsley to Liverpool Lime Street via Huddersfield in around 2h 21m.