The average train between Barnsley and St Ives takes 9h 25m and the fastest train takes 7h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Barnsley to St Ives. 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 every 3 hours between Barnsley and St Ives. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnsley is at 11:49 PM which arrives into St Ives at 4:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 9h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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8h 6m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Barnsley to St Ives? 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 St Ives. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at St Ives station via Hayle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
Barnsley to St Ives train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sheffield station.
Barnsley to St Ives train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Hayle station.
Book your Barnsley to St Ives train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Barnsley and St Ives is 461.1 km. The road distance is 618 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Sheffield to Hayle 6 times a week. Tickets cost £160–240 and the journey takes 6h 31m.