The average train between Southampton and Barnsley takes 5h 11m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton 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 Southampton and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 8:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Southampton 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 Southampton to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Barnsley station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
Southampton to Barnsley train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Barnsley train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Southampton to Barnsley train tickets online with Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Southampton and Barnsley is 294.3 km. The road distance is 380 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Barnsley via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield in around 4h 40m.