Train Middlesbrough to Barnsley from £42 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Middlesbrough and Barnsley takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Middlesbrough 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 44m
Duration: 97 mi
Distance: £42
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 27m

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Middlesbrough to Barnsley train times

Trains run hourly between Middlesbrough and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Middlesbrough is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 6:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

8:14 AM → 10:41 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
9:14 AM → 11:43 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
10:15 AM → 12:41 PM
2h 26m • 1 change
11:14 AM → 1:41 PM
2h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:17 AM → 8:38 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 9:41 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
8:14 AM → 10:41 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
9:14 AM → 11:43 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:17 AM → 8:38 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 9:41 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
8:14 AM → 10:41 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
9:14 AM → 11:43 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:17 AM → 8:38 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 9:41 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
8:14 AM → 10:41 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
9:14 AM → 11:43 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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