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Bournemouth to Barnsley trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bournemouth and Barnsley takes 5h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth to Barnsley. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 50m
Duration
265 mi
Distance
£137
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

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5h 10m
£112–173

Bournemouth to Barnsley train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Bournemouth and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 8:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited12h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 33m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 32m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 22m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 33m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 32m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 22m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 33m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 32m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 22m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 33m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 32m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 22m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 17m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bournemouth to Barnsley? 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.

Map of how to get from Bournemouth to Barnsley.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 264.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Barnsley via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield in around 5h 10m.

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