Train Barnsley to Edinburgh from £163 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Barnsley and Edinburgh takes 4h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnsley to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 28m
Duration: 256 mi
Distance: £163
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Barnsley to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Barnsley and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnsley is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 9:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

12:09 PM → 4:07 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
1:09 PM → 5:09 PM
4h • 1 change
2:08 PM → 6:09 PM
4h 1m • 1 change
3:08 PM → 7:11 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

7:05 AM → 11:08 AM
4h 2m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 12:12 PM
4h 4m • 1 change
9:09 AM → 1:10 PM
4h 1m • 1 change
10:09 AM → 2:10 PM
4h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

7:05 AM → 11:08 AM
4h 2m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 12:12 PM
4h 4m • 1 change
9:09 AM → 1:10 PM
4h 1m • 1 change
10:09 AM → 2:10 PM
4h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

7:05 AM → 11:08 AM
4h 2m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 12:12 PM
4h 4m • 1 change
9:09 AM → 1:10 PM
4h 1m • 1 change
10:09 AM → 2:10 PM
4h 1m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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