Train Gateshead to Barnsley from £74 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Gateshead and Barnsley takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h. There is a train service every few hours from Gateshead 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.

2h 15m
Duration: 126 mi
Distance: £74
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Gateshead to Barnsley train times

Trains run hourly between Gateshead and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 4:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Gateshead is at 9:02 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 11:21 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

1:02 PM → 3:08 PM
2h 6m • 1 change
1:40 PM → 3:41 PM
2h 1m • 1 change
2:01 PM → 4:08 PM
2h 7m • 1 change
3:02 PM → 5:08 PM
2h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

4:21 AM → 7:11 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
6:01 AM → 8:10 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
6:50 AM → 9:08 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 10:08 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

8:00 AM → 10:40 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
9:36 AM → 11:40 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
10:40 AM → 12:42 PM
2h 2m • 1 change
11:39 AM → 1:40 PM
2h • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

4:43 AM → 7:11 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
6:01 AM → 8:10 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
6:50 AM → 9:08 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 10:08 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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