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Montrose to Barnsley by train

First train

07:59

Last train

21:13

Departure station

Montrose

Arrival station

Barnsley

Journey time

From 5h 52m

Distance

222 miles (357 km)

Frequency

8 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Train operators

CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway

Travelling from Montrose to Barnsley by train

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

On average, it takes around 7 hours 4 minutes to travel from Montrose to Barnsley by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 5 hours 52 minutes though. You'll usually find 8 trains per day running along the 222 miles (357 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change 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 Montrose 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 Montrose to Barnsley? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How long does the train from Montrose to Barnsley take?

The average journey time by train between Montrose and Barnsley is 7 hours and 4 minutes, with around 8 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

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

The fastest journey time by train from Montrose to Barnsley is 5 hours and 52 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Montrose to Barnsley?

No, there are no direct train services from Montrose to Barnsley. Travelling from Montrose to Barnsley by train will require a minimum of 1 change.

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

The first train from Montrose to Barnsley leaves at 07:59. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

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

The last train from Montrose to Barnsley leaves at 21:13. 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 Montrose and Barnsley by train?

Trains travelling from Montrose to Barnsley cover a distance of around 222 miles (357 km) during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Montrose 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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