The average train between St Helens and Barnsley takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from St Helens 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 St Helens and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 5:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Oxford Road and take an average of 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from St Helens station and arriving at Barnsley station via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
St Helens to Barnsley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from St Helens Junction station.
St Helens to Barnsley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Barnsley station.
Book your St Helens to Barnsley train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between St Helens and Barnsley is 83.4 km. The road distance is 126 km.
You can take a train from St Helens Junction to Barnsley via Manchester Oxford Road and Sheffield in around 2h 25m.