The average train between Barnsley and Brighton takes 4h 32m and the fastest train takes 4h 10m. There is an hourly train service from Barnsley to Brighton. 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 Brighton. 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 Brighton at 8:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 4h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Brighton station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
Barnsley to Brighton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sheffield station.
Barnsley to Brighton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Barnsley to Brighton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, East Midlands Railways and Thameslink.
The distance between Barnsley and Brighton is 316.2 km. The road distance is 375 km.
You can take a train from Barnsley to Brighton via Sheffield and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 33m.