South Shields to Barnsley Trains

South Shields to Barnsley trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between South Shields and Barnsley takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. 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 2m
Duration: 143 mi
Distance: £76
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 19m

£48–103

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 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, September 13, 2026

12:09 PM → 2:40 PM
2h 31m • 2 changes
1:08 PM → 3:41 PM
2h 33m • 2 changes
2:05 PM → 4:42 PM
2h 37m • 2 changes
3:05 PM → 5:41 PM
2h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, September 14, 2026

6:08 AM → 9:08 AM
3h • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 10:08 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
8:08 AM → 10:41 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 11:08 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, September 15, 2026

6:08 AM → 9:08 AM
3h • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 10:08 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
8:08 AM → 10:41 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 11:08 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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