The average train between Penrith and Barnsley takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Penrith 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 Penrith and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 6:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 8:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Oxford Road and take an average of 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Penrith station and arriving at Barnsley station via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
Penrith to Barnsley train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
Penrith to Barnsley train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Penrith to Barnsley train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Penrith and Barnsley is 149.3 km. The road distance is 259 km.
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Barnsley via Manchester Oxford Road and Sheffield in around 3h 26m.