The cheapest and fastest trains from Barnsley to Blackburn
Cheapest price
£29
Average price
£29
Fastest journey
2 h 11 m
Average duration
2 h 11 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
70 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barnsley to Blackburn is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barnsley to Blackburn will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £29.
Of the 1 trains that leave Barnsley for Blackburn every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 70 km distance in an average of 2 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 11 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
9:092h11Barnsley11:20Blackburn£291One-way0 changes
9:092h11Barnsley11:20Blackburn£291One-way0 changes
Live departures
Barnsley to Blackburn train times
The table below shows live departures for Barnsley to Blackburn trains for tomorrow, Friday 5 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:09 Barnsley | 2h11 | 11:20 Blackburn | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Barnsley to Blackburn
Trains from Barnsley to Blackburn run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:04, the last at 21:20. The fastest train covers the 70 km distance in 2h 11m.
Distance 70 km |
Average train duration 2h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 11m |
First train 6:04 |
Last train 21:20 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited from Barnsley to Blackburn trainsNorthern Rail, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Barnsley and Blackburn from £25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Barnsley to Blackburn train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barnsley to Blackburn 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 Blackburn, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Barnsley and Blackburn
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:00 - 19:30 Sunday 08:45 - 19:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on both platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the layby on Schwabisch Gmund Way next to the booking office
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday 06:40 - 18:00 Friday,Saturday 06:40 - 19:00 Sunday 09:10 - 16:40
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A Station, Scooter Friendly Station - Access from station front to subway up 10 metre ramp or 4 steps from which a passenger lift and steep 20 metre ramp gives access to ticket office and platforms 1, 2 and 3 and by separate ramp to platform 4. Lifts available from first to last train.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located at the bottom of platform 4
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement pick up/drop off will be in the Vue Cinema Car Park at the rear of the Station
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