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Barnsley to South Shields trains

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Trip Overview

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.

3h 34m
Duration
143 mi
Distance
£61
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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3h 14m
£43–92

Barnsley to South Shields train times

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.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNexus Metro2h 52m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNexus Metro2h 52m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNexus Metro2h 54m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNexus Metro2h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNexus Metro3h 4m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNexus Metro2h 55m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNexus Metro2h 53m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNexus Metro2h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNexus Metro3h 10m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNexus Metro2h 55m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNexus Metro2h 52m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNexus Metro2h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNexus Metro3h 1m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNexus Metro3h 28m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNexus Metro3h 30m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNexus Metro3h 8m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Barnsley to South Shields? 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.

Map of how to get from Barnsley to South Shields.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 143.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Barnsley, England and South Shields, England?

You can take a train from Barnsley to South Shields via Leeds, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 3h 14m.

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