The average train between Margate and Barnsley takes 5h 3m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Margate 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 Margate and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Margate 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 Margate to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Barnsley station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
Margate to Barnsley train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
Margate to Barnsley train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Margate to Barnsley train tickets online with Southeastern, East Midlands Railways and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Margate and Barnsley is 309.7 km. The road distance is 435 km.
You can take a train from Margate to Barnsley via London St Pancras Intl and Sheffield in around 4h 41m.