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.
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.



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3h • 3 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Royston to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Royston station and arriving at Barnsley station via Stevenage station, Doncaster station and Meadowhall station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
Royston to Barnsley train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Royston station.
Royston to Barnsley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Barnsley station.
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The distance between Royston and Barnsley is 193.6 km. The road distance is 218 km.
You can take a train from Royston to Barnsley via Stevenage, Doncaster, and Meadowhall in around 3h 19m.