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Overview: Train from Atherton to Barnsley
Trains from Atherton to Barnsley run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £38 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Average train duration 2h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 32m |
First train 05:23 |
Last train 23:52 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
FAQs: Atherton to Barnsley train
FAQs: Travel by train from Atherton to Barnsley easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Atherton to Barnsley.

Booking trains from Atherton to Barnsley in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Currently, there is no direct train service available from Atherton to Barnsley.
The cost of a train ticket from Atherton to Barnsley can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £38, while the average price tends to be around £41.
The cheapest way to get from Atherton to Barnsley is by train, costing approximately £38.
The first train from Atherton to Barnsley leaves at 5:23.
The train station in Atherton that goes to Barnsley is Atherton station (ATN), and it arrives at Barnsley station (BNY).
The last train from Atherton to Barnsley departs at 23:52.
Trains from Atherton to Barnsley run approximately 5 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Atherton to Barnsley.
There is no night train service from Atherton to Barnsley.
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Important Stations and Airports in Atherton and Barnsley
Atherton
Barnsley
The major train station for departures in Atherton is Atherton. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Atherton for your trip from Atherton to Barnsley.
Amenities at train station
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Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:10 - 23:20 Sunday 09:20 - 18:30
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station Lift access to platforms available from the first to the last train.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Atherton
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off outside station booking office entrance.
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
Amenities at train station
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Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 12:55 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Services towards Manchester: Up a ramp (11 paces, 1:10 slope) then up a further ramp (79 paces, average 1:20 slope) onto the platform. Services towards Wigan :Through a 3ft gate, up a ramp (104 paces, average 1:20 slope) onto the platform
- Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Public transport options for Hag Fold
- Onward travel information: On Spa Road for buses to Bolton or Atherton. Busline 0870 608 2608
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at bus stops under railway bridge. (Station side for Wigan, opposite side for Manchester)
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 608 2608
The major train station for arrivals in Barnsley is Barnsley. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Barnsley for your journey to Barnsley from Atherton.
Amenities at train station
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Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:00 - 19:30 Sunday 08:45 - 19:00
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: There is a 20p charge for the public toilet. Disabled customers can ring the bell to be allowed in free of charge.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on both platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Barnsley
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the layby on Schwabisch Gmund Way next to the booking office
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