The average train between Lowestoft and Barnsley takes 5h 46m and the fastest train takes 4h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Lowestoft 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 Lowestoft and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lowestoft is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 10:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Norwich and take an average of 5h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Lowestoft to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Lowestoft station and arriving at Barnsley station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
Lowestoft to Barnsley train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Norwich station.
Lowestoft to Barnsley train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Doncaster station.
Book your Lowestoft to Barnsley train tickets online with Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railways and 5 other operators.
The distance between Lowestoft and Barnsley is 247.2 km. The road distance is 344 km.
You can take a train from Lowestoft to Barnsley via Norwich, Peterborough, Doncaster, and Meadowhall in around 5h 16m.