The average train between Barnsley and Southampton takes 5h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnsley to Southampton. 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 Southampton. The earliest departure is at 6:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnsley is at 9:22 PM which arrives into Southampton at 8:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 5h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Barnsley to Southampton? 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 Southampton. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Southampton station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
Barnsley to Southampton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sheffield station.
Barnsley to Southampton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Barnsley to Southampton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Barnsley and Southampton is 294.3 km. The road distance is 380 km.
You can take a train from Barnsley to Southampton Central via Sheffield and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 25m.