The average train between Barnsley and Poynton takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnsley to Poynton. 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 Poynton. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnsley is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Poynton at 6:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Poynton. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Poynton station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
Barnsley to Poynton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barnsley station.
Barnsley to Poynton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Stockport station.
Book your Barnsley to Poynton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, East Midlands Railways and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Barnsley and Poynton is 47.6 km. The road distance is 92 km.
You can take a train from Barnsley to Poynton via Sheffield and Stockport in around 2h 24m.