The average train between Bournemouth and Barnsley takes 5h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth 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 every 2 hours between Bournemouth and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 8:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Barnsley station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
Bournemouth to Barnsley train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Barnsley train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Bournemouth to Barnsley train tickets online with Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Bournemouth and Barnsley is 315.8 km. The road distance is 426 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Barnsley via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield in around 5h 12m.