Aberdeen to Barnsley Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Aberdeen and Barnsley takes 7h 35m and the fastest train takes 6h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Aberdeen to Barnsley. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 35m
Duration: 369 mi
Distance: £164
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

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6h 43m

£105–243

Aberdeen to Barnsley train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Aberdeen and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdeen is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 9:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 7h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:18 PM → 7:11 AM
Arrives next day
12h 53m • 3 changes
9:35 PM → 9:08 AM
Arrives next day
11h 33m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:57 AM → 1:08 PM
7h 11m • 3 changes
7:52 AM → 2:10 PM
6h 18m • 3 changes
9:05 AM → 3:08 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
9:52 AM → 4:08 PM
6h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:57 AM → 1:08 PM
7h 11m • 3 changes
7:52 AM → 2:10 PM
6h 18m • 3 changes
9:05 AM → 3:08 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
9:52 AM → 4:08 PM
6h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:57 AM → 1:08 PM
7h 11m • 3 changes
7:52 AM → 2:10 PM
6h 18m • 3 changes
9:05 AM → 3:08 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
9:52 AM → 4:08 PM
6h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:57 AM → 1:08 PM
7h 11m • 3 changes
7:52 AM → 2:10 PM
6h 18m • 3 changes
9:05 AM → 3:08 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
9:52 AM → 4:08 PM
6h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:57 AM → 1:08 PM
7h 11m • 3 changes
7:52 AM → 2:10 PM
6h 18m • 3 changes
9:05 AM → 3:08 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
9:52 AM → 4:08 PM
6h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:47 AM → 4:42 PM
6h 55m • 3 changes
11:47 AM → 6:40 PM
6h 53m • 3 changes
12:44 PM → 7:13 PM
6h 29m • 3 changes
1:47 PM → 8:40 PM
6h 53m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Aberdeen to Barnsley? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.