Rome2Rio

How to get fromMotherwell to Barnsleyby train, car, or plane

Find Transport to Barnsley

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Motherwell to Barnsley by train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train via Lancaster

    best
    1. Take the train from Motherwell to Lancastertrain train
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Sheffieldtrain train
    4h 58m
    £96–183

  2. Drive 210.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Motherwell to Barnsleycar car 210.7 mi
    3h 59m
    £52–75

  3. Fly Glasgow Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane GLA - LBA
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Barnsleytrain train
    7h 21m
    £66–160

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Motherwell to Leedstrain train Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Barnsleytrain train Leeds - Sheffield / ...
    5h
    £156–222

  5. Train via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Motherwell to Carlisletrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Barnsleytrain train Carlisle - Nottingham / ...
    5h 15m
    £67–154

  6. Fly Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane GLA - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    6h 46m
    £76–211

  7. Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain train
    5h 22m
    £81–185

  8. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Motherwell to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain train
    5h 59m
    £105–213

Motherwell to Barnsley by train

Calendar134Weekly Trains
Duration4h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£96Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Motherwell to Barnsley.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 267.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Motherwell, Scotland and Barnsley, England?

You can take a train from Motherwell to Barnsley via Lancaster, Manchester Oxford Road, and Sheffield in around 4h 58m.

Airlines
Train operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers