The average train between Barnsley and Salford takes 1h 49m and the fastest train takes 1h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnsley to Salford. 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 Salford. 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 Salford at 6:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Salford. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Salford station via Huddersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
Barnsley to Salford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barnsley station.
Barnsley to Salford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.
Book your Barnsley to Salford train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Barnsley and Salford is 53.8 km. The road distance is 74 km.
You can take a train from Barnsley to Manchester Victoria via Huddersfield in around 1h 27m.