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Bournemouth to Barnsley trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bournemouth and Barnsley takes 5h 52m 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 52m
Duration
265 mi
Distance
£136
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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5h 9m
£111–172

Bournemouth to Barnsley train times

Trains run hourly 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 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 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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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 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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Departing Thursday, November 5, 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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Departing Friday, November 6, 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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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 28m • 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.

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  • Distance: 264.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

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 9m.

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