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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Carlisle to Barnsley
Cheapest price
£22
Average price
£59
Fastest journey
3 h 18 m
Average duration
3 h 21 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
177 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Carlisle to Barnsley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Carlisle to Barnsley will cost around £59 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.
Of the 16 trains that leave Carlisle for Barnsley 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 177 km distance in an average of 3 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 25 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.
15:203h20Carlisle18:40Barnsley£221One-way0 changes- 9:243h18Carlisle12:42Barnsley£261One-way1 change
- 12:233h18Carlisle15:41Barnsley£261One-way1 change
- 16:073h33Carlisle19:40Barnsley£261One-way1 change
- 17:253h40Carlisle21:05Barnsley£261One-way1 change
- 9:243h18Carlisle12:42Barnsley£261One-way1 change
- 12:233h18Carlisle15:41Barnsley£261One-way1 change
- 15:203h20Carlisle18:40Barnsley£221One-way0 changes
- 19:113h24Carlisle22:35Barnsley£261One-way1 change
11:343h25Carlisle14:59Barnsley£761One-way2 changes
Travel Information
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Carlisle to Barnsley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £16, and a coach costs an average of £23.
Distance: 177 km
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Carlisle to Barnsley
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Trains from Carlisle to Barnsley run on average 2 times per day, taking around 3h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:49, the last at 18:39. The fastest train covers the 177 km distance in 3h 47m.
Distance 177 km |
Average train duration 3h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 3h 47m |
First train 5:49 |
Last train 18:39 |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: Northern Rail, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Carlisle to Barnsley trainsNorthern Rail, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Carlisle and Barnsley from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Carlisle to Barnsley train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Carlisle to Barnsley 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 Barnsley, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Carlisle and Barnsley
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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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- 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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