The average train between Barnsley and Newcastle upon Tyne takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnsley to Newcastle upon Tyne. 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 Newcastle upon Tyne. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnsley is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Newcastle upon Tyne at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Newcastle upon Tyne. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Newcastle upon Tyne station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Barnsley to Newcastle upon Tyne train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barnsley station.
Barnsley to Newcastle upon Tyne train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Barnsley to Newcastle upon Tyne train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Cross Country.
The distance between Barnsley and Newcastle upon Tyne is 158.5 km. The road distance is 214 km.
You can take a train from Barnsley to Newcastle via Leeds in around 2h 42m.