4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Barnsley to Manchester
Cheapest price on Sep 15
€36
Average ticket price on Sep 15
€36
Fastest journey on Sep 15
1 h 23 m
Average journey duration on Sep 15
1 h 24 m
Trains on Sep 15
9
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barnsley to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barnsley to Manchester will cost around €36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €36.
It's difficult to get from Barnsley to Manchester without transferring at least once.
C04444+
G894028:12 AM1h23Barnsley station (BNY)9:35 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€361One-way1 transfer
W84661+G897328:39 AM1h26Barnsley station (BNY)10:05 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€361One-way1 transfer- W84651+L897765:51 AM2h14Barnsley station (BNY)8:05 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€361One-way1 transfer
- W84646+L897755:22 AM1h43Barnsley station (BNY)7:05 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€361One-way1 transfer
- C21804+G894049:12 AM1h23Barnsley station (BNY)10:35 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€361One-way1 transfer
- C04444+G894028:12 AM1h23Barnsley station (BNY)9:35 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€361One-way1 transfer
- C21804+G894049:12 AM1h23Barnsley station (BNY)10:35 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€361One-way1 transfer
- W84667+G897379:42 AM1h23Barnsley station (BNY)11:05 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€361One-way1 transfer
- C21812+G8940710:10 AM1h25Barnsley station (BNY)11:35 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€361One-way1 transfer
- W84661+G897328:39 AM1h26Barnsley station (BNY)10:05 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€361One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Barnsley to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barnsley to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, while a train costs an average of €26.
Distance: 50 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€26 Average price | €17 Average price Cheapest | €11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Barnsley to Manchester:
A bus is €9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barnsley to Manchester costing on average €26.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 28m.
Live departures
Barnsley to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Barnsley to Manchester trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, September 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L89775+W84646 | 5:22 AM Barnsley station (BNY) | 1h43 | 7:05 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| L89776+W84651 | 5:51 AM Barnsley station (BNY) | 2h14 | 8:05 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| L89774+C24679 · G15889 | 5:57 AM Barnsley station (BNY) | 1h39 | 7:36 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2 transfers | |
| L89774+C24679 | 5:57 AM Barnsley station (BNY) | 1h40 | 7:37 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G89402+C04444 | 8:12 AM Barnsley station (BNY) | 1h23 | 9:35 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G89732+W84661 | 8:39 AM Barnsley station (BNY) | 1h26 | 10:05 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G89404+C21804 | 9:12 AM Barnsley station (BNY) | 1h23 | 10:35 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G89737+W84667 | 9:42 AM Barnsley station (BNY) | 1h23 | 11:05 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G89407+C21812 | 10:10 AM Barnsley station (BNY) | 1h25 | 11:35 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Barnsley to Manchester
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Trains from Barnsley to Manchester run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €20 but you can travel from only €15 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 50 km distance in 1h 22m.
Distance 50 km |
Average train duration 1h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 1h 22m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited from Barnsley to Manchester trainsEast Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Barnsley and Manchester from €15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Barnsley to Manchester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barnsley to Manchester by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Barnsley to Manchester
Most Barnsley to Manchester trains use the Barnsley to Manchester Piccadilly station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Airport. Use this guide to compare Barnsley and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Barnsley station do trains to Manchester leave from?
Getting to Barnsley from Barnsley city centre
Barnsley train station facilities and services
Barnsley has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Barnsley.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Barnsley.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Barnsley: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Barnsley: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Barnsley: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A Station, Scooter Friendly Station - This station is only staffed for some of the day. Assistance available during booking office hours. There are 2 platforms at the station which can be accessed via the lift with level access from station entrance. Accessible pick up and set down points. Lifts open for all train services, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Manchester station do trains from Barnsley arrive at?
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Manchester Victoria from Manchester city centre
Manchester Victoria train station facilities and services
Manchester Victoria has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Victoria.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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