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Trip Overview

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.

3h 25m
Duration
172 mi
Distance
£67
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Barnsley to Royston train times

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.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern9h 20m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern3h 20m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern2h 56m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink2h 41m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern3h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern3h 20m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern2h 56m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink2h 41m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern3h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern3h 20m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern2h 56m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink2h 41m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern3h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern3h 19m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern2h 55m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern3h 1m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern2h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink2h 51m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink2h 52m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink2h 52m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink2h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern3h 20m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern2h 56m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink2h 41m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern3h 3m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

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  • Distance: 172.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Barnsley, England and Royston, Hertfordshire, England?

You can take a train from Barnsley to Royston via Meadowhall, Doncaster, and Stevenage in around 3h 22m.

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