Train Barnsley to Shildon from £54 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Barnsley and Shildon takes 3h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnsley to Shildon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 23m
Duration: 100 mi
Distance: £54
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 53m

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Barnsley to Shildon train times

Trains run hourly between Barnsley and Shildon. 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 Shildon at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

11:38 AM → 2:38 PM
2h 59m • 2 changes
1:12 PM → 3:38 PM
2h 26m • 2 changes
1:37 PM → 4:38 PM
3h • 2 changes
3:12 PM → 5:38 PM
2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

5:57 AM → 8:41 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
7:05 AM → 9:41 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
8:08 AM → 10:41 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
9:09 AM → 11:41 AM
2h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

5:57 AM → 8:41 AM
2h 44m • 2 changes
7:05 AM → 9:41 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
8:08 AM → 10:41 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
9:09 AM → 11:41 AM
2h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

5:57 AM → 8:41 AM
2h 44m • 2 changes
7:05 AM → 9:41 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
8:08 AM → 10:41 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
9:09 AM → 11:41 AM
2h 32m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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