The average train between Barnsley and Wigan takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnsley to Wigan. 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 Wigan. 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 Wigan at 7:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Huddersfield and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Wigan station via Huddersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Barnsley to Wigan train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barnsley station.
Barnsley to Wigan train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wigan Wallgate station.
Book your Barnsley to Wigan train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Barnsley and Wigan is 76.2 km. The road distance is 102 km.
You can take a train from Barnsley to Wigan Wallgate via Huddersfield and Manchester Victoria in around 2h 28m.