The average train between Liverpool and Barnsley takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Liverpool 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 Liverpool and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 11:40 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 5m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Liverpool 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 Liverpool to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Barnsley station via Huddersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Liverpool to Barnsley train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Barnsley train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Barnsley station.
Book your Liverpool to Barnsley train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Liverpool and Barnsley is 100.1 km. The road distance is 124 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Barnsley via Huddersfield in around 2h 35m.