The average train between Paignton and Barnsley takes 6h 2m and the fastest train takes 5h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Paignton 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 Paignton and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paignton is at 5:40 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 10:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 6h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Paignton 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 Paignton to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Paignton station and arriving at Barnsley station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
Paignton to Barnsley train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Paignton to Barnsley train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Paignton to Barnsley train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Paignton and Barnsley is 374.5 km. The road distance is 457 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Newton Abbot to Sheffield hourly. Tickets cost £140–200 and the journey takes 4h 12m.