The average train between Barnsley and East Kilbride takes 6h 42m and the fastest train takes 5h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnsley to East Kilbride. 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 every 2 hours between Barnsley and East Kilbride. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnsley is at 10:59 PM which arrives into East Kilbride at 10:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 6h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 39m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Barnsley to East Kilbride? 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 East Kilbride. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at East Kilbride station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
Barnsley to East Kilbride train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barnsley station.
Barnsley to East Kilbride train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Motherwell station.
Book your Barnsley to East Kilbride train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Barnsley and East Kilbride is 301 km. The road distance is 374 km.
You can take a train from Barnsley to St Brides Church via Carlisle, Motherwell, and Milton Street in around 5h 32m.