The average train between Barnsley and Gateshead takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnsley to Gateshead. 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 Gateshead. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnsley is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Gateshead at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Gateshead station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Barnsley to Gateshead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barnsley station.
Barnsley to Gateshead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Barnsley to Gateshead train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Cross Country.
The distance between Barnsley and Gateshead is 157.2 km. The road distance is 203 km.
You can take a train from Barnsley to Newcastle via Leeds in around 2h 26m.