Train York to Barnsley from £16 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between York and Barnsley takes 1h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from York 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.

1h 16m
Duration: 38 mi
Distance: £16
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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1h 11m

£14–25

York to Barnsley train times

Trains run hourly between York and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 9:51 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 11:21 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, May 27, 2026

5:53 PM → 7:10 PM
1h 17m • 1 change
6:58 PM → 8:21 PM
1h 23m • 1 change
7:58 PM → 9:21 PM
1h 23m • 1 change
9:02 PM → 10:10 PM
1h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 28, 2026

5:58 AM → 7:11 AM
1h 13m • 1 change
6:54 AM → 8:10 AM
1h 16m • 1 change
7:57 AM → 9:08 AM
1h 11m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 10:08 AM
1h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 29, 2026

5:58 AM → 7:11 AM
1h 13m • 1 change
6:54 AM → 8:10 AM
1h 16m • 1 change
7:57 AM → 9:08 AM
1h 11m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 10:08 AM
1h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 30, 2026

6:00 AM → 7:11 AM
1h 11m • 1 change
6:54 AM → 8:10 AM
1h 16m • 1 change
7:57 AM → 9:08 AM
1h 11m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 10:08 AM
1h 10m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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