The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham to Barnsley
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$37
Fastest journey
1 h 21 m
Average duration
1 h 32 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
70 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham to Barnsley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Barnsley will cost around $37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Of the 5 trains that leave Nottingham for Barnsley on Fri, Nov 14, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 14 the direct trains cover the 70 km distance in an average of 1 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 21 m .
On Fri, Nov 14 the slowest trains will take 1 h 47 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 bus for Nottingham to Barnsley
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Barnsley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €10, and a bus costs an average of €16.
Distance: 43 miles (70 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€19 Average price Cheapest | €20 Average price |
1h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Nottingham to Barnsley train times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Barnsley trains for today, Thursday, November 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:16 PM Nottingham | 1h22 | 2:38 PM Barnsley | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:15 PM Nottingham | 1h23 | 9:38 PM Barnsley | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, November 14 | |||||
![]() | 4:11 AM Nottingham | 1h47 | 5:58 AM Barnsley | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:53 AM Nottingham | 1h47 | 6:40 AM Barnsley | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nottingham to Barnsley
Trains from Nottingham to Barnsley run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:39, the last at 22:41. The fastest train covers the 43 miles (70 km) distance in 1h 19m.
Distance 43 miles (70 km) |
Average train duration 1h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 19m |
First train 00:39 |
Last train 22:41 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains from Nottingham to Barnsley trainsNorthern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Nottingham and Barnsley from $12 (€10). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Nottingham to Barnsley
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham 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
Popular train stations from Nottingham to Barnsley
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:15 - 22:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: none
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at station.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6. The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 & Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located on ground floor of multi-storey car park on Queens Road. Additional stands in secure compound adjacent to Platform 1 on Station Road.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off from Carrington Street, at the front of the station.
- 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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