The average train between Barnsley and Kings Cross takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is an hourly train service from Barnsley to Kings Cross. 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 Kings Cross. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnsley is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Kings Cross at 7:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Kings Cross. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Kings Cross station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Barnsley to Kings Cross train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sheffield station.
Barnsley to Kings Cross train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Book your Barnsley to Kings Cross train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Barnsley and Kings Cross is 242.8 km. The road distance is 290 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intl hourly. Tickets cost £85–130 and the journey takes 2h 9m.