The average train between Plymouth and Barnsley takes 5h 39m and the fastest train takes 5h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth 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 Plymouth and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 6:27 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 5:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Barnsley station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
Plymouth to Barnsley train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Barnsley train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Plymouth to Barnsley train tickets online with Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Plymouth and Barnsley is 397.6 km. The road distance is 495 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Plymouth to Sheffield hourly. Tickets cost £160–230 and the journey takes 4h 51m.