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Trip Overview

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.

3h 41m
Duration
138 mi
Distance
£58
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Barnsley to Sunderland train times

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 11:11 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.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 7m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 55m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 51m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 59m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 27m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 51m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 1m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 55m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 51m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 1m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 55m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 51m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 1m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 55m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 51m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 1m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 55m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 51m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 1m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 55m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 51m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 50m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Barnsley to Sunderland? 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.

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  • Distance: 138.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Barnsley, England and Sunderland, England?

You can take a train from Barnsley to Sunderland via Leeds and Newcastle in around 3h 10m.

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