Bolton to Barnsley Trains

Bolton to Barnsley trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bolton and Barnsley takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. There is an hourly train service from Bolton to Barnsley. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 17m
Duration: 69 mi
Distance: £30
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 18m

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Bolton to Barnsley train times

Trains run hourly between Bolton and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 10:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Oxford Road and take an average of 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

11:36 AM → 1:38 PM
2h 1m • 2 changes
12:08 PM → 2:06 PM
1h 58m • 2 changes
12:36 PM → 2:38 PM
2h 1m • 2 changes
1:07 PM → 3:07 PM
2h • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:36 AM → 8:39 AM
2h 3m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 9:08 AM
2h 10m • 2 changes
7:38 AM → 9:38 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
7:57 AM → 10:08 AM
2h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:36 AM → 8:39 AM
2h 3m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 9:08 AM
2h 10m • 2 changes
7:38 AM → 9:38 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
8:06 AM → 10:08 AM
2h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

10:32 AM → 12:36 PM
2h 4m • 2 changes
11:25 AM → 1:36 PM
2h 11m • 2 changes
12:36 PM → 2:36 PM
1h 59m • 2 changes
1:06 PM → 2:59 PM
1h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:36 AM → 8:39 AM
2h 3m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 9:08 AM
2h 10m • 2 changes
7:38 AM → 9:38 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
7:57 AM → 10:08 AM
2h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:36 AM → 8:39 AM
2h 3m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 9:08 AM
2h 10m • 2 changes
7:38 AM → 9:38 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
7:57 AM → 10:08 AM
2h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:36 AM → 8:39 AM
2h 3m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 9:08 AM
2h 10m • 2 changes
7:38 AM → 9:38 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
7:57 AM → 10:08 AM
2h 10m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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