The average train between Burnley and Barnsley takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Burnley 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 Burnley and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burnley is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 6:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Burnley station and arriving at Barnsley station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
Burnley to Barnsley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
Burnley to Barnsley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Barnsley station.
Book your Burnley to Barnsley train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Burnley and Barnsley is 56.8 km. The road distance is 106 km.
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Barnsley via Leeds in around 2h 9m.