The average train between Fife and Barnsley takes 5h 55m and the fastest train takes 4h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Fife 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Fife and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fife is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 10:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 5h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Fife to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Fife station and arriving at Barnsley station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
Fife to Barnsley train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Cupar station.
Fife to Barnsley train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Barnsley station.
Book your Fife to Barnsley train tickets online with ScotRail, Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Fife and Barnsley is 324.3 km. The road distance is 482 km.
You can take a train from Cupar to Barnsley via Edinburgh Waverley and Leeds in around 6h 11m.