The average train between Barnsley and Plymouth takes 5h 34m and the fastest train takes 5h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnsley to Plymouth. 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 every 2 hours between Barnsley and Plymouth. 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 Plymouth at 1:54 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Plymouth station via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
Barnsley to Plymouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sheffield station.
Barnsley to Plymouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Barnsley to Plymouth train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Barnsley and Plymouth is 397.6 km. The road distance is 498 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Sheffield to Plymouth every 2 hours. Tickets cost £160–230 and the journey takes 4h 52m.