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.
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 9:35 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.



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No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen station and arriving at Barnsley station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
Aberdeen to Barnsley train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Aberdeen station.
Aberdeen to Barnsley train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Wakefield Kirkgate station.
Book your Aberdeen to Barnsley train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), TransPennine Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Aberdeen and Barnsley is 401.5 km. The road distance is 593 km.
You can take a train from Aberdeen to Barnsley via Edinburgh Waverley, York, and Wakefield Kirkgate in around 6h 45m.