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Cumbernauld to Barnsley by train

First train

04:55

Last train

18:53

Departure station

Cumbernauld

Arrival station

Barnsley

Journey time

From 5h 46m

Distance

193 miles (310 km)

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway

Travelling from Cumbernauld to Barnsley by train

Looking to travel from Cumbernauld to Barnsley by train? You've come to the right place!

On average, it takes around 6 hours 47 minutes to travel from Cumbernauld to Barnsley by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 5 hours 46 minutes though. You'll usually find 0 trains per day running along the 193 miles (310 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Barnsley, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with London North Eastern Railway, ScotRail or TransPennine Express to get to Barnsley. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.

To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Cumbernauld to Barnsley in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save!

Want to book your train tickets now? Just start a search with us today. If you want to find out more about the journey, scroll up for timetables including live train times, or keep reading for FAQs and tips on how to book cheap train tickets.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Cumbernauld to Barnsley? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What's the fastest journey time between Cumbernauld and Barnsley by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Cumbernauld to Barnsley is 5 hours and 46 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Cumbernauld to Barnsley?

No, there are no direct train services from Cumbernauld to Barnsley. Travelling from Cumbernauld to Barnsley by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.

What time does the first train from Cumbernauld to Barnsley leave?

The first train from Cumbernauld to Barnsley leaves at 04:55. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Cumbernauld to Barnsley leave?

The last train from Cumbernauld to Barnsley leaves at 18:53. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Cumbernauld and Barnsley by train?

Trains travelling from Cumbernauld to Barnsley cover a distance of around 193 miles (310 km) during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Cumbernauld to Barnsley

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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