The average train between St Helens and Barnsley takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. 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 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 6:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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1h 52m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from St Helens 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 St Helens to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Lea Green station and arriving at Barnsley station via Huddersfield station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
St Helens to Barnsley train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Lea Green station.
St Helens to Barnsley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Barnsley station.
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The distance between St Helens and Barnsley is 83.4 km. The road distance is 93 km.
You can take a train from Lea Green to Barnsley via Huddersfield in around 2h 27m.