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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Middlesbrough to Barnsley
Cheapest price
£42
Average price
£52
Fastest journey
2 h 43 m
Average duration
3 h 3 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
115 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Middlesbrough to Barnsley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Middlesbrough to Barnsley will cost around £52 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £42.
Of the 2 trains that leave Middlesbrough for Barnsley every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 115 km distance in an average of 3 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 43 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 23 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Middlesbrough to Barnsley
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Middlesbrough to Barnsley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £24.
Distance: 115 km
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2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Middlesbrough to Barnsley train times
The table below shows live departures for Middlesbrough to Barnsley trains for today, Thursday 6 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 04:48 Middlesbrough | 3h53 | 08:41 Barnsley | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:26 Middlesbrough | 2h42 | 11:08 Barnsley | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:49 Middlesbrough | 2h23 | 11:12 Barnsley | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Middlesbrough to Barnsley
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Trains from Middlesbrough to Barnsley run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:23, the last at 20:49. The fastest train covers the 115 km distance in 2h 23m.
Distance 115 km |
Average train duration 1h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 23m |
First train 05:23 |
Last train 20:49 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express from Middlesbrough to Barnsley trainsTransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Middlesbrough and Barnsley from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Middlesbrough to Barnsley train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Middlesbrough to Barnsley by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Barnsley, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Middlesbrough and Barnsley
Parking
Accessibility
Lost and Found Office
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Access to the platform via gently sloping ramp
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be found at the hospital
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pickup / Drop Off Point at the bus stop on Marton Road - outside the main entrance to the hospital
Wifi
ShoppingParking
DiningAccessibility
WC
HotelLost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 19:30 Saturday 05:30 - 19:30 Sunday 08:15 - 19:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free access is provided from the station entrance to all platforms. Lifts are used to provide level access from the subway to both platforms, the booking hall and concourse. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay).
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine is located within the Booking Hall.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Station Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Station Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Station Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Storage Locations: On the station concourse - space for 86 cycles Wood Street Car Park - space for 28 cycles
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in the layby on Bridge Street at the rear of the station.
ShoppingParking
ATMAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:00 - 19:30 Sunday 08:45 - 19:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A Station, Scooter Friendly Station - This station is only staffed for some of the day. Assistance available during booking office hours. There are 2 platforms at the station which can be accessed via the lift with level access from station entrance. Accessible pick up and set down points. Lifts open for all train services.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: There is a 20p charge for the public toilet. Disabled customers can ring the bell to be allowed in free of charge.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on both platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the layby on Schwabisch Gmund Way next to the booking office
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