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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Barnsley to Glasgow
Cheapest price
£171
Average price
£171
Fastest journey
5 h 27 m
Average duration
5 h 27 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
313 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barnsley to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barnsley to Glasgow will cost around £171 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £171.
Of the 1 trains that leave Barnsley for Glasgow 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 313 km distance in an average of 5 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 27 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.
7:085h27Barnsley12:35Glasgow£1711One-way0 changes
- 7:085h27Barnsley12:35Glasgow£1711One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Barnsley to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Barnsley to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a flight costs an average of £128.
Distance: 313 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£125 Average Price | £13 Average Price Cheapest | £145 Average Price |
5h 7m Average total duration Fastest 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 21m Average total duration 6h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 33m Average total duration 5h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Barnsley to Glasgow train times
The table below shows live departures for Barnsley to Glasgow trains for today, Monday 25 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 C01372+ G88978 · G89410 | 12:09 Barnsley station (BNY) | 5h12 | 17:21 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 changes | |
G89746+ G15820+ G80234+ L87748 | 12:40 Barnsley station (BNY) | 5h57 | 18:37 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 4 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Barnsley to Glasgow
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Trains from Barnsley to Glasgow run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £47 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:26, the last at 18:40. The fastest train covers the 313 km distance in 4h 55m.
Distance 313 km |
Average train duration 4h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £47 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 4h 55m |
First train 4:26 |
Last train 18:40 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway, Northern Trains Limited from Barnsley to Glasgow trainsLondon North Eastern Railway, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Barnsley and Glasgow from £11. 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 Glasgow train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barnsley to Glasgow 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 Glasgow, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Barnsley and Glasgow
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- 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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Bike Rental
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Information Desk- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops
- Car Park: Oswald Street NCP Car Park
- Burger King
- Krispy Kreme
- Gordon St Coffee
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- The Beer House
- Patisserie Valerie
- Alston Bar & Beef
- Taxi: Taxis are available outside opposite the Gordon Street exit
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be located on Gordon Street.
- There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets can be located inside the Gordon Street entrance, use the intercom for access. There is also an accessible toilet on platform 9 opposite the water hydration point. Both toilets are operated with a radar Key Accessible shower is available within the changing places facility.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hotel Indigo Glasgow
- Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow
- voco Grand Central Glasgow
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- There is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
- Bus lines: 6, 7, 18, 21, 75, 263, 267, 500 Airport Express
- Train lines: West Coast Main Line, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, LNER, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus pick up / drop off on Gordon St.
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:55 Saturday 05:10 - 23:55 Sunday 07:10 - 23:55
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Information Desk on Concourse.
- 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: No
- Toilets Location: The toilet is located on the concourse. Toilet facilities are only available during station opening hours. On Sundays the toilets close at 23:00. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station next to the ticket office
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop on the bridge at Cathedral Street
- Metro: Interchange station for SPT Subway
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