Barnsley to Glasgow by train

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Overview: trains from Barnsley to Glasgow

Find the key information for travelling by train from Barnsley to Glasgow, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:23 View journey
Last train 23:08 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 39m View journey
Distance (km) 312
Trains / day 31 View all
Cheapest journey CA$220.35 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 28m
Train operators 8

Barnsley to Glasgow by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Barnsley to Glasgow? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 312 kilometres.

Train cost between Barnsley to Glasgow

Getting from Barnsley to Glasgow by rail typically costs CA$220.35, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Barnsley to Glasgow train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 05:23.

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 23:08.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 05:58.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 23:08.

  • 31 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 18 minutes.

Average train travel time from Barnsley to Glasgow

The quickest time by train is 4 hours and 39 minutes, travelling a total distance of 312 kilometres.

Booking horizon for travel between Barnsley and Glasgow

Tickets for travel between Barnsley and Glasgow can be booked 4 months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Learn even more about travelling from Barnsley to Glasgow by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Glasgow.

FAQs about the train journey from Barnsley to Glasgow

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

The distance between Barnsley and Glasgow is 312 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.