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Trip Overview

The average train between Ely and Barnsley takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. 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.

3h 7m
Duration
137 mi
Distance
£58
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Ely to Barnsley train times

Trains run hourly between Ely and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 5:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited8h 29m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 32m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 56m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 41m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 32m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 56m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 41m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 32m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 56m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 41m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 32m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 53m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 44m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 52m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 45m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 44m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 32m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 56m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 41m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 47m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ely to Barnsley? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Ely to Barnsley.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 137 mi
  • Duration: 3h 7m

What companies run services between Ely, England and Barnsley, England?

You can take a train from Ely to Barnsley via Peterborough, Doncaster, and Meadowhall in around 2h 44m.

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