The average train between Greenock and Barnsley takes 6h 51m and the fastest train takes 5h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Greenock 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 every 2 hours between Greenock and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Greenock is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 10:41 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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6h 6m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Greenock 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 Greenock to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Greenock station and arriving at Barnsley station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
Greenock to Barnsley train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
Greenock to Barnsley train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Barnsley station.
Book your Greenock to Barnsley train tickets online with ScotRail, Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Greenock and Barnsley is 339.6 km. The road distance is 525 km.
You can take a train from Greenock West to Barnsley via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, and Leeds in around 6h 53m.