Edinburgh to Barnsley Trains

Edinburgh to Barnsley trains

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Trip Overview

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.

3h 55m
Duration: 256 mi
Distance: £130
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 5m

£110–165

Edinburgh to Barnsley train times

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 6:05 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 10:35 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

8:08 AM → 11:43 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 12:41 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
10:05 AM → 2:10 PM
4h 5m • 1 change
11:04 AM → 3:08 PM
4h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:02 AM → 10:08 AM
4h 6m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 11:08 AM
4h 5m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 11:43 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 12:41 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:08 AM → 12:42 PM
3h 34m • 1 change
10:08 AM → 1:40 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
11:07 AM → 2:40 PM
3h 33m • 1 change
12:05 PM → 3:41 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:02 AM → 10:08 AM
4h 6m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 10:41 AM
3h 38m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 11:43 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 12:41 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:02 AM → 10:08 AM
4h 6m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 10:41 AM
3h 38m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 11:43 AM
3h 35m • 1 change

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