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Trip Overview

The average train between Royston and Barnsley takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Royston 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.

3h 33m
Duration
172 mi
Distance
£67
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Royston to Barnsley train times

Trains run hourly between Royston and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Royston is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Stevenage and take an average of 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Great NorthernLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 51m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 24m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 21m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Great NorthernLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 51m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 24m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 21m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Great NorthernLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 51m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 24m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 21m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Great NorthernLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 51m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 24m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 21m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Great NorthernLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 53m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 24m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 21m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Great NorthernLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 51m • 3 changes
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    Great NorthernLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 52m • 3 changes
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    Great NorthernLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 51m • 3 changes
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    Great NorthernLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Great NorthernLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 51m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 24m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 21m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Royston 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.

Map of how to get from Royston to Barnsley.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 172.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Royston, Hertfordshire, England and Barnsley, England?

You can take a train from Royston to Barnsley via Stevenage, Doncaster, and Meadowhall in around 3h 19m.

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