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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Barnsley to Carlisle
Cheapest price
£26
Average price
£57
Fastest journey
12 h 36 m
Average duration
12 h 50 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
177 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barnsley to Carlisle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barnsley to Carlisle will cost around £57 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £26.
To travel from Barnsley to Carlisle you need to make at least one change.
22:5613h04Barnsley12:00Carlisle£261One-way1 change- 22:5612h36Barnsley11:32Carlisle£871One-way2 changes
- 22:5612h36Barnsley11:32Carlisle£871One-way2 changes
- 22:5613h04Barnsley12:00Carlisle£261One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Barnsley to Carlisle
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Barnsley to Carlisle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 177 km
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5h 30m Average total duration Fastest 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 38m Average total duration 10h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Barnsley to Carlisle
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Trains from Barnsley to Carlisle run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:49, the last at 20:13. The fastest train covers the 177 km distance in 3h 14m.
Distance 177 km |
Average train duration 5h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 14m |
First train 5:49 |
Last train 20:13 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Train companies: Northern Trains Limited from Barnsley to Carlisle trainsNorthern Trains Limited trains will get you between Barnsley and Carlisle from £22. 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 Carlisle train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barnsley to Carlisle 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 Carlisle, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Barnsley and Carlisle
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Accessibility
WC
Lost and Found Office
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Bike Parking
- 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
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DiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWC
HotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Information Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 20:00 Saturday 05:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:30 - 20:00
- Type of shops available: Newsagent
- Car Park: Station Car Park 2
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform Lifts available to platforms via subway. Alternatively there is a ramped footbridge. Staff are available to assist on request
- 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 toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 8
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station
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