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Trains from Barnsley (BNY) to Preston (Lancs)

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40

train journeys
per day

52

miles (84 kms)

2hrs 25 mins

fastest journey

05:23 / 00:24

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

3

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Barnsley (BNY) to Preston (Lancs)

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On a typical weekday there are 40 scheduled rail journeys between Barnsley and Preston (Lancs) , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 40 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Barnsley to Preston (Lancs) is approximately 52 miles (84 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 33 mins.

East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Barnsley and Preston (Lancs).

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Barnsley to Preston (Lancs). The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 25 mins.

Journeys from Barnsley to Preston (Lancs) Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:23
    2 hrs 36 mins 2 changes
    07:59
    Barnsley
    Preston (Lancs)
    Barnsley to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:58
    2 hrs 46 mins 1 change
    08:44
    Barnsley
    Preston (Lancs)
    Barnsley to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:20
    2 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    09:00
    Barnsley
    Preston (Lancs)
    Barnsley to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:45
    2 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    09:34
    Barnsley
    Preston (Lancs)
    Barnsley to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:06
    2 hrs 32 mins 1 change
    09:38
    Barnsley
    Preston (Lancs)
    Barnsley to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:23
    2 hrs 36 mins 2 changes
    09:59
    Barnsley
    Preston (Lancs)
    Barnsley to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:12
    2 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    10:32
    Barnsley
    Preston (Lancs)
    Barnsley to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:39
    2 hrs 18 mins 2 changes
    10:57
    Barnsley
    Preston (Lancs)
    Barnsley to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:11
    2 hrs 21 mins 2 changes
    11:32
    Barnsley
    Preston (Lancs)
    Barnsley to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:41
    2 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    12:25
    Barnsley
    Preston (Lancs)
    Barnsley to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:13
    2 hrs 23 mins 2 changes
    12:36
    Barnsley
    Preston (Lancs)
    Barnsley to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:42
    2 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    12:58
    Barnsley
    Preston (Lancs)
    Barnsley to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:12
    2 hrs 23 mins 2 changes
    13:35
    Barnsley
    Preston (Lancs)
    Barnsley to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:41
    2 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    14:01
    Barnsley
    Preston (Lancs)
    Barnsley to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:12
    2 hrs 23 mins 2 changes
    14:35
    Barnsley
    Preston (Lancs)
    Barnsley to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:42
    2 hrs 17 mins 2 changes
    14:59
    Barnsley
    Preston (Lancs)
    Barnsley to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:12
    2 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    15:32
    Barnsley
    Preston (Lancs)
    Barnsley to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:42
    2 hrs 43 mins 2 changes
    16:25
    Barnsley
    Preston (Lancs)
    Barnsley to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:00
    2 hrs 32 mins 2 changes
    16:32
    Barnsley
    Preston (Lancs)
    Barnsley to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:09
    2 hrs 29 mins 1 change
    16:38
    Barnsley
    Preston (Lancs)
    Barnsley to Preston (Lancs)

About Barnsley Station

Station name Barnsley (BNY)
Address Barnsley station, Schwabisch Gmund Way, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 1BP
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:00 - 19:30
Tuesday 06:00 - 19:30
Wednesday 06:00 - 19:30
Thursday 06:00 - 19:30
Friday 06:00 - 19:30
Saturday 06:00 - 19:30
Sunday 08:45 - 19:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

About Preston (Lancs) Station

Station name Preston (Lancs) (PRE)
Address Preston station, Fishergate, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 8AP
Managed by VT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:45 - 22:00
Saturday 04:45 - 21:00
Sunday 08:00 - 22:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Barnsley and Preston (Lancs)

The travel time between Barnsley and Preston (Lancs) by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 33 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 25 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Barnsley and Preston (Lancs) vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 40 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:23, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:24.

First class tickets on trains between Barnsley and Preston (Lancs) typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Barnsley and Preston (Lancs) can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Barnsley & Preston (Lancs). owever, there are 40 possible journeys which require a change.

East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Barnsley and Preston (Lancs).

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Barnsley and Preston (Lancs), but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.