The average train between Barnsley and Sunderland takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnsley to Sunderland. 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 Sunderland. 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 Sunderland at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Sunderland station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
Barnsley to Sunderland train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barnsley station.
Barnsley to Sunderland train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Barnsley to Sunderland train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Cross Country.
The distance between Barnsley and Sunderland is 150.8 km. The road distance is 233 km.
You can take a train from Barnsley to Sunderland via Leeds and Newcastle in around 3h 27m.