The average train between Barnsley and Whitby takes 6h 4m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Barnsley to Whitby. 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 5 times a day between Barnsley and Whitby. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnsley is at 8:09 PM which arrives into Whitby at 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 6h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Barnsley to Whitby? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Whitby station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
Barnsley to Whitby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barnsley station.
Barnsley to Whitby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Whitby station.
Book your Barnsley to Whitby train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Barnsley and Whitby is 118.7 km. The road distance is 221 km.
You can take a train from Barnsley to Whitby via Leeds and Middlesbrough in around 5h 32m.