The average train between Barnsley and Thirsk takes 2h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnsley to Thirsk. 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 Thirsk. 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 Thirsk at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Thirsk. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Thirsk station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
Barnsley to Thirsk train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barnsley station.
Barnsley to Thirsk train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Thirsk station.
Book your Barnsley to Thirsk train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Barnsley and Thirsk is 76.5 km. The road distance is 122 km.
You can take a train from Barnsley to Thirsk via Leeds in around 2h 15m.