Barnsley to Darwen Trains

Barnsley to Darwen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Barnsley and Darwen takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnsley to Darwen. 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 49m
Duration: 66 mi
Distance: £25
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Barnsley to Huddersfieldtrain
Take the train from Huddersfield to Manchester Victoriatrain
Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Darwentrain

2h 33m

£20–37

Barnsley to Darwen train times

Trains run hourly between Barnsley and Darwen. 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 Darwen at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Huddersfield and take an average of 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:04 AM → 8:25 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
7:01 AM → 9:25 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
8:03 AM → 10:25 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 11:25 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:04 AM → 8:25 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
7:01 AM → 9:25 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
8:03 AM → 10:25 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 11:25 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:04 AM → 8:25 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
7:01 AM → 9:25 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
8:03 AM → 10:25 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 11:25 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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