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Barnsley to Birmingham NEC trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Barnsley and Birmingham NEC takes 2h 9m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. There is an hourly train service from Barnsley to Birmingham NEC. 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 9m
Duration
100 mi
Distance
£50
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Barnsley to Sheffieldtrain train Leeds - Sheffield / ...
  2. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain train Newcastle - Reading / ...
2h 20m
£37–67

Barnsley to Birmingham NEC train times

Trains run hourly between Barnsley and Birmingham NEC. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnsley is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Birmingham NEC at 10:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 2h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryAvanti West Coast2h 6m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 3m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 40m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryAvanti West Coast2h 12m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryAvanti West Coast2h 28m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryAvanti West Coast2h 19m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryAvanti West Coast2h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryAvanti West Coast2h 6m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryWest Midlands Trains1h 59m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryAvanti West Coast2h 13m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 4m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Barnsley to Birmingham NEC? 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 Barnsley to Birmingham NEC.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 99.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 9m

What companies run services between Barnsley, England and Birmingham NEC, England?

You can take a train from Barnsley to Birmingham NEC via Sheffield, Birmingham New Street, and Birmingham International in around 2h 20m.

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