The average train between Lancaster and Barnsley takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is an hourly train service from Lancaster 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 Lancaster and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lancaster is at 9:27 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 5:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Oxford Road and take an average of 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lancaster to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Lancaster station and arriving at Barnsley station via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
Lancaster to Barnsley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Lancaster station.
Lancaster to Barnsley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Barnsley station.
Book your Lancaster to Barnsley train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Lancaster and Barnsley is 102.6 km. The road distance is 177 km.
You can take a train from Lancaster to Barnsley via Manchester Oxford Road and Sheffield in around 2h 46m.
