The average train between Fife and Barnsley takes 6h 2m and the fastest train takes 4h 35m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly 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 9:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 6h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 58m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Fife 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.
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 6h 2m.
Fife to Barnsley train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Cupar station.
Fife to Barnsley train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Wakefield Kirkgate station.
Book your Fife to Barnsley train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Fife and Barnsley is 324.3 km. The road distance is 458 km.
You can take a train from Cupar to Barnsley via Edinburgh Waverley, York, and Wakefield Kirkgate in around 5h 30m.