The average train between Brighton and Barnsley takes 4h 36m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. There is an hourly train service from Brighton 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 Brighton and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 8:58 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 5:46 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 4h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Barnsley station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
Brighton to Barnsley train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Barnsley train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Brighton to Barnsley train tickets online with Thameslink, East Midlands Railways and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Brighton and Barnsley is 316.2 km. The road distance is 375 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Barnsley via London St Pancras Intl and Sheffield in around 4h 35m.