East Midlands Railway
TransPennine Express
Travel by train from Leyland to Barnsley
Looking to travel from Leyland to Barnsley by train? You've come to the right place!
Generally, the train from Leyland to Barnsley takes around 3 hours 55 minutes, but can take just 2 hours 25 minutes on the fastest services. There are up to 15 trains per day from Leyland to Barnsley.
You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line.
Trains on this route are operated by East Midlands Railway and TransPennine Express.
Booking early is one of the most effective ways to save money.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Leyland to Barnsley?
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3. Book split tickets
Our handy feature SplitSave will 'split' your train journey into multiple tickets, which can be much cheaper than buying a single ticket. Find out more about split tickets.
4. Travel Off-Peak
If you can be flexible with your travel times, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets are usually cheaper in the UK. Generally, Off-Peak times are any time at weekends and outside of Monday to Friday morning and evening rush hours.
5. Consider a Season Ticket
Best for commuters, if you catch a train on the same route more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly, weekly and flexi options available, find out if a Season Ticket for Leyland to Barnsley is right for you.
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§Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.