The average train between East Kilbride and Barnsley takes 6h 51m and the fastest train takes 5h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from East Kilbride 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 East Kilbride and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from East Kilbride is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 11:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 6h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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5h 36m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from East Kilbride to Barnsley? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from East Kilbride to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from East Kilbride station and arriving at Barnsley station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
East Kilbride to Barnsley train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
East Kilbride to Barnsley train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Wakefield Kirkgate station.
Book your East Kilbride to Barnsley train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between East Kilbride and Barnsley is 301 km. The road distance is 481 km.
You can take a train from East Kilbride to Barnsley via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, York, and Wakefield Kirkgate in around 6h 10m.