The average train between Barnsley and Lowestoft takes 6h 47m and the fastest train takes 5h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnsley to Lowestoft. 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 every 2 hours between Barnsley and Lowestoft. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnsley is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Lowestoft at 12:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Meadowhall and take an average of 6h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Lowestoft. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Lowestoft station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
Barnsley to Lowestoft train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Doncaster station.
Barnsley to Lowestoft train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Norwich station.
Book your Barnsley to Lowestoft train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Barnsley and Lowestoft is 247.2 km. The road distance is 344 km.
You can take a train from Barnsley to Lowestoft via Meadowhall, Doncaster, Peterborough, and Norwich in around 5h 40m.