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South Shields to Barnsley trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between South Shields and Barnsley takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from South Shields 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 3m
Duration
143 mi
Distance
£66
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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3h 20m
£43–92

South Shields to Barnsley train times

Trains run hourly between South Shields and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 7:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Nexus MetroTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 57m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 59m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Nexus MetroTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 48m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 33m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Nexus MetroTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 57m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 42m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 42m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 43m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 43m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 45m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 43m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from South Shields 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 South Shields to Barnsley.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 143.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between South Shields, England and Barnsley, England?

You can take a subway from South Shields to Barnsley via Central Station, Newcastle, and Leeds in around 3h 20m.

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