The average train between Barnsley and Royston takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Barnsley to Royston. 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 Royston. The earliest departure is at 7:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnsley is at 7:11 PM which arrives into Royston at 11:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Royston. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Royston station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Barnsley to Royston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sheffield station.
Barnsley to Royston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Cambridge station.
Book your Barnsley to Royston train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, East Midlands Railways and 3 other operators.
The distance between Barnsley and Royston is 193.6 km. The road distance is 267 km.
You can take a train from Barnsley to Royston via Sheffield, Peterborough, and Cambridge in around 5h 30m.