The average train between Newark on Trent and Barnsley takes 2h 21m and the fastest train takes 1h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Newark on Trent 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 Newark on Trent and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newark on Trent is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at North Gate station and take an average of 2h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Newark on Trent to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Newark on Trent station and arriving at Barnsley station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
Newark on Trent to Barnsley train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Newark North Gate station.
Newark on Trent to Barnsley train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Barnsley station.
Book your Newark on Trent to Barnsley train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Newark on Trent and Barnsley is 69.6 km. The road distance is 104 km.
You can take a bus from Martindale Lane to Barnsley via North Gate station, Newark North Gate, Doncaster, and Meadowhall in around 2h 4m.