The average train between Kings Cross and Barnsley takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. There is an hourly train service from Kings Cross 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 Kings Cross and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kings Cross is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 5:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kings Cross to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Kings Cross station and arriving at Barnsley station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Kings Cross to Barnsley train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
Kings Cross to Barnsley train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Kings Cross to Barnsley train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Kings Cross and Barnsley is 242.8 km. The road distance is 290 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffield hourly. Tickets cost £85–130 and the journey takes 2h 12m.