The average train between Ely and Barnsley takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Ely 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 Ely and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 6:53 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 10:02 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ely to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Barnsley station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Ely to Barnsley train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Ely station.
Ely to Barnsley train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Ely to Barnsley train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Ely and Barnsley is 173.2 km. The road distance is 222 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Ely to Sheffield every 2 hours. Tickets cost £60–90 and the journey takes 2h 51m.