The average train between Irvine and Barnsley takes 6h 35m and the fastest train takes 5h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Irvine 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 Irvine and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Irvine is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 9:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 6h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Irvine station and arriving at Barnsley station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
Irvine to Barnsley train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Irvine station.
Irvine to Barnsley train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Irvine to Barnsley train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Irvine and Barnsley is 307.7 km. The road distance is 518 km.
You can take a train from Irvine to Barnsley via Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, Warrington Central, and Sheffield in around 6h 23m.