Glasgow to Barnsley Trains

Glasgow to Barnsley trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Glasgow and Barnsley takes 5h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Glasgow 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.

5h 40m
Duration: 288 mi
Distance: £127
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

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5h 12m

£84–191

Glasgow to Barnsley train times

Trains run hourly between Glasgow and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 9:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 5h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

11:15 AM → 4:08 PM
4h 53m • 3 changes
12:15 PM → 5:08 PM
4h 53m • 3 changes
1:15 PM → 6:08 PM
4h 53m • 3 changes
1:45 PM → 7:10 PM
5h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:00 AM → 11:08 AM
5h 8m • 3 changes
7:15 AM → 12:09 PM
4h 54m • 3 changes
8:15 AM → 1:08 PM
4h 53m • 3 changes
9:15 AM → 2:10 PM
4h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:30 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 36m • 3 changes
9:30 AM → 2:40 PM
5h 10m • 3 changes
10:30 AM → 3:09 PM
4h 39m • 3 changes
11:30 AM → 4:42 PM
5h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:00 AM → 11:08 AM
5h 8m • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 12:09 PM
4h 39m • 3 changes
8:32 AM → 1:08 PM
4h 36m • 3 changes
9:32 AM → 2:10 PM
4h 38m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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