The average train between Barnsley and Croydon takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. There is an hourly train service from Barnsley to Croydon. 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 Croydon. 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 Croydon at 7:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Croydon station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Barnsley to Croydon train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sheffield station.
Barnsley to Croydon train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Book your Barnsley to Croydon train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, East Midlands Railways and Thameslink.
The distance between Barnsley and Croydon is 258.5 km. The road distance is 311 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intl hourly. Tickets cost £80–120 and the journey takes 2h 9m.