The average train between Glasgow and Barnsley takes 4h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 46m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run twice daily between Glasgow and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 10:55 AM which arrives into Barnsley at 3:41 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Glasgow station and arriving at Barnsley station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
Glasgow to Barnsley train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Glasgow to Barnsley train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Barnsley station.
Book your Glasgow to Barnsley train tickets online with Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Glasgow and Barnsley is 313.1 km. The road distance is 490 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Barnsley via Leeds in around 5h 22m.