The cheapest and fastest trains from Mansfield to Barnsley
Cheapest price
£38
Average price
£38
Fastest journey
2 h 16 m
Average duration
2 h 22 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mansfield to Barnsley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mansfield to Barnsley will cost around £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £38.
Of the 2 trains that leave Mansfield for Barnsley every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 50 km distance in an average of 2 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 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.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Mansfield to Barnsley
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mansfield to Barnsley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £37.
Distance: 50 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£38 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 8m Average total duration 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Mansfield to Barnsley train times
The table below shows live departures for Mansfield to Barnsley trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 4 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:51 Mansfield | 2h16 | 07:07 Barnsley | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:12 Mansfield | 2h27 | 08:39 Barnsley | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Mansfield to Barnsley
Trains from Mansfield to Barnsley run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £37 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:23, the last at 21:02. The fastest train covers the 50 km distance in 2h 16m.
Distance 50 km |
Average train duration 1h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 2h 16m |
First train 05:23 |
Last train 21:02 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Mansfield to Barnsley trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Mansfield and Barnsley from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Mansfield to Barnsley train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Mansfield 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Mansfield and Barnsley
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:00 - 14:00 Saturday 07:00 - 14:00 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B Step free access to both platforms via ramps with shallow gradients. Step free access between platforms is via a subway. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located inside the Booking Hall. The National key toilets are located inside the Booking Hall; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located inside the Booking Hall; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses and coaches depart from the 'Sports Direct' lay-by at the back of the station.
- 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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