The average train between Basingstoke and Barnsley takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Basingstoke to Barnsley. 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 Basingstoke and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 8:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Basingstoke to Barnsley? 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 Basingstoke to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke station and arriving at Barnsley station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
Basingstoke to Barnsley train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Basingstoke station.
Basingstoke to Barnsley train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Basingstoke to Barnsley train tickets online with Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Basingstoke and Barnsley is 255.8 km. The road distance is 330 km.
You can take a train from Basingstoke to Barnsley via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield in around 4h 9m.