The average train between Barnsley and Lancaster takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is an hourly train service from Barnsley to Lancaster. 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 Lancaster. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnsley is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Lancaster at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Lancaster station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
Barnsley to Lancaster train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barnsley station.
Barnsley to Lancaster train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Lancaster station.
Book your Barnsley to Lancaster train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Barnsley and Lancaster is 102.6 km. The road distance is 177 km.
You can take a train from Barnsley to Lancaster via Sheffield and Manchester Oxford Road in around 3h 11m.
