The average train between Barnsley and Middlesbrough takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnsley to Middlesbrough. 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 Middlesbrough. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnsley is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Middlesbrough at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Middlesbrough. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Middlesbrough station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
Barnsley to Middlesbrough train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barnsley station.
Barnsley to Middlesbrough train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Middlesbrough station.
Book your Barnsley to Middlesbrough train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Barnsley and Middlesbrough is 115.3 km. The road distance is 167 km.
You can take a train from Barnsley to Middlesbrough via Leeds in around 2h 59m.