Preston to Barnsley by train

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 €27.33, 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.