The average train between Bolton and Barnsley takes 2h 19m 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.
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 10:22 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 5:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Oxford Road and take an average of 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Barnsley station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
Bolton to Barnsley train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
Bolton to Barnsley train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Barnsley station.
Book your Bolton to Barnsley train tickets online with TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railways and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Bolton and Barnsley is 62.8 km. The road distance is 111 km.
You can take a train from Bolton to Barnsley via Manchester Oxford Road and Sheffield in around 2h 11m.
