The average train between Salford and Barnsley takes 1h 32m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Salford 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 Salford and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salford is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 11:40 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Salford to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Salford station and arriving at Barnsley station via Huddersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
Salford to Barnsley train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Victoria station.
Salford to Barnsley train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Barnsley station.
Book your Salford to Barnsley train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Salford and Barnsley is 53.8 km. The road distance is 74 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Victoria to Barnsley via Huddersfield in around 1h 58m.