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Halewood to Barnsley by train

First train

06:16

Last train

14:16

Departure station

Halewood

Arrival station

Barnsley

Journey time

From 2h 23m

Distance

57 miles (92 km)

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway

How to travel from Halewood to Barnsley by train

Want to find out more about taking the train from Halewood to Barnsley? Look no further.

You'll usually find 0 trains per day running between Halewood and Barnsley, which usually take 2 hours 30 minutes to complete the 57 miles (92 km) journey. It can take as little as 2 hours 23 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Barnsley by train, you'll just need to make 2 changes along the way. Both East Midlands Railway and TransPennine Express trains operate on this route, offering modern comfortable services with plenty of room for luggage as standard.

Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices – we'll show you how much you can save on train tickets from Halewood to Barnsley if you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.

Keen to book your train tickets to Barnsley? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Halewood 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 Halewood and Barnsley by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Halewood to Barnsley is 2 hours and 23 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Halewood to Barnsley?

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

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

The first train from Halewood to Barnsley leaves at 06:16. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

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

The last train from Halewood to Barnsley leaves at 14:16. 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 Halewood and Barnsley by train?

Trains travelling from Halewood to Barnsley cover a distance of around 57 miles (92 km) during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Halewood to Barnsley

Book in advance

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Consider a Season Ticket

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Use your Railcard

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For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.

† 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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