Preston to Barnsley by train
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Overview: trains from Preston to Barnsley
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Explore Preston to Barnsley by train
Thinking about travelling from Preston to Barnsley by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.
Train cost between Preston and Barnsley: point-to-point tickets
Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from US$30.57, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.
Cost of travel with European train passes
Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.
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Preston to Barnsley departure frequency and train timetable
With 54 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 12 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:36 and the last one is at 23:42. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:37, with the last one at 23:22.
Preston to Barnsley train duration
Trains on this route travel a distance of 84 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 2 hours and 18 minutes.
How far in advance Preston and Barnsley tickets go on sale
Tickets for travel between Preston and Barnsley are available 5 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.
Additional information on train travel from Preston to Barnsley
Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Barnsley city guide to start planning your getaway.
FAQs about the train journey from Preston to Barnsley
Want to know more about your journey from Preston to Barnsley? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The total distance between Preston and Barnsley by train is 84 kilometres.
The cheapest ticket on this route runs US$30.57. When booked 30 days in advance, tickets cost . If booked 7 days in advance, tickets can cost around .
Tickets for this journey become available 5 months ahead of the travel date.
The fastest journey is 2 hours and 18 minutes.
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