The average train between Barnsley and Bournemouth takes 6h 8m and the fastest train takes 5h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnsley to Bournemouth. 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 hourly between Barnsley and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnsley is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 2:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 6h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Barnsley to Bournemouth? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
Barnsley to Bournemouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sheffield station.
Barnsley to Bournemouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Barnsley to Bournemouth train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Barnsley and Bournemouth is 315.8 km. The road distance is 426 km.
You can take a train from Barnsley to Bournemouth via Sheffield and Birmingham New Street in around 6h.