The average train between Barnsley and South Shields takes 3h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnsley to South 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 South Shields. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnsley is at 10:59 PM which arrives into South Shields at 8:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at South Shields station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
Barnsley to South Shields train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barnsley station.
Barnsley to South Shields train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Barnsley and South Shields is 161.1 km. The road distance is 230 km.
You can take a train from Barnsley to South Shields via Leeds, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 3h 14m.