The average train between Southport and Barnsley takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Southport 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 Southport and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southport is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 5:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Oxford Road and take an average of 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Southport 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 Southport to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Southport station and arriving at Barnsley station via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Southport to Barnsley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Southport station.
Southport to Barnsley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Southport to Barnsley train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, East Midlands Railways and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Southport and Barnsley is 101.3 km. The road distance is 154 km.
You can take a train from Southport to Barnsley via Manchester Oxford Road and Sheffield in around 3h 5m.