The average train between Barnsley and Royston takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Barnsley and Royston. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnsley is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Royston at 11:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Meadowhall and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 3m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Barnsley to Royston? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Royston. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Royston station via Meadowhall station, Doncaster station and Stevenage station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
Barnsley to Royston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barnsley station.
Barnsley to Royston train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Royston station.
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The distance between Barnsley and Royston is 193.6 km. The road distance is 222 km.
You can take a train from Barnsley to Royston via Meadowhall, Doncaster, and Stevenage in around 3h 22m.