The average train between Edinburgh and Barnsley takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:04 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 10:10 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Barnsley station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
Edinburgh to Barnsley train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Barnsley train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Edinburgh to Barnsley train tickets online with Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Edinburgh and Barnsley is 288.8 km. The road distance is 402 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 3h.