The average train between Prestwich and Barnsley takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Prestwich 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 Prestwich and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 12:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Prestwich is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 6:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Victoria and take an average of 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 53m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Prestwich 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 Prestwich to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Manchester Victoria station and arriving at Barnsley station via Huddersfield station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
Prestwich to Barnsley train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Victoria station.
Prestwich to Barnsley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Barnsley station.
The distance between Prestwich and Barnsley is 52.9 km. The road distance is 66 km.
You can take a vehicle from Prestwich to Barnsley via Victoria, Manchester Victoria, and Huddersfield in around 2h 27m.