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Cannon Hall Museum
Gallery and museum in Cannon Hall Park, showing fine and decorative arts in an elegant country house. A strong choice for art and interiors.
Take a train from Grimsby to Barnsley and enjoy the approximately 93 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 05:05, the last at 21:46.
Distance 93 km |
First train 5:05 |
Last train 21:46 |
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Gallery and museum in Cannon Hall Park, showing fine and decorative arts in an elegant country house. A strong choice for art and interiors.
Modern museum exploring Barnsley’s social and industrial story through interactive displays, archives and local objects in the town centre.
Working watermill museum where visitors can see traditional milling machinery and learn about rural industry beside the reservoir and park.
Large landscaped park around a country house, with lakes, gardens and walks. Popular for relaxed strolling and family visits in all seasons.
Historic park with woodland, open grass and routes to a folly viewpoint. A local favourite for walking and seeing a quieter side of Barnsley.
Town-centre square used for markets, events and seasonal displays. A practical starting point for exploring Barnsley’s civic and shopping core.
A South Yorkshire staple of cured beef, usually sliced for sandwiches or salads. It is closely associated with nearby Sheffield and widely eaten across Barnsley.
A rich fruit loaf flavoured with tea and spice, traditionally served sliced with butter. It is a classic Yorkshire bake found in local cafés and homes.
A crisp, flat oatcake or biscuit from Yorkshire, often eaten with Wensleydale cheese. It is a long-standing regional bakery favourite.
Well-known Barnsley steakhouse and grill serving steaks, burgers and hearty mains in a casual, family-friendly setting.
Popular Indian restaurant known for classic curries, tandoori dishes and dependable service in a comfortable town-centre setting.
Traditional pub and dining rooms in Cannon Hall with classic British dishes, Sunday roasts and a polished but relaxed country-house atmosphere.
Barnsley is generally cheaper than larger UK tourist cities, with lower dining and lodging costs and reasonably priced local transport.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up taxi fares. Cafes and pubs usually do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
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Barnsley Interchange -> The Glass Works Square, Barnsley
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Grimsby 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.

Most Grimsby to Barnsley trains use the Grimsby Town to Barnsley station pair. Use this guide to compare Grimsby and Barnsley train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Grimsby Town has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Grimsby Town.
Wi-Fi is available at Grimsby Town.
Ticket office support is available at Grimsby Town.
Available at Grimsby Town: Parking, WC.
Available at Grimsby Town: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Grimsby Town: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free access is provided from the station entrance to all platforms. Lifts are used to provide level access to Platform 2. This station is partially staffed. The station staffing hours are: Monday to Saturday: 06:00 - 21:30 Sunday: 08:30 - 20:45 This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Outside of staffed station hours, lifts are unavailable, and assistance to board and alight the train can be provided by the Conductor. The conductor is usually positioned at the rear of the train. Customers requiring the use of platform 2 or assistance to navigate through the station when the station is unstaffed are requested to contact the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay) to arrange alternative transport to the closest station where assistance can be provided, 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 toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Barnsley has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
ATMs are available at Barnsley.
Ticket office support is available at Barnsley.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Barnsley: Parking, WC.
Available at Barnsley: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barnsley: 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.
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