The average train between Barnsley and North Shields takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnsley to North Shields. 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 North Shields. 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 North Shields at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at North Shields station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Barnsley to North Shields train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barnsley station.
Barnsley to North Shields train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at North Shields station.
The distance between Barnsley and North Shields is 163.1 km. The road distance is 234 km.
There is no direct connection from Barnsley to North Shields. However, you can take the train to Leeds, take the train to Newcastle, walk to Central Station, then take the subway to North Shields.