The average train between Barnsley and Fife takes 6h 16m and the fastest train takes 5h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnsley to Fife. 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 Barnsley and Fife. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnsley is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Fife at 10:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 6h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Barnsley to Fife? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Fife. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Fife station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
Barnsley to Fife train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barnsley station.
Barnsley to Fife train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Cupar station.
Book your Barnsley to Fife train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and ScotRail.
The distance between Barnsley and Fife is 324.3 km. The road distance is 482 km.
You can take a train from Barnsley to Cupar via Leeds and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 7m.