- Must visit
Cannon Hall Museum
Gallery and museum in a historic hall, known for fine and decorative art, furniture, and landscaped grounds.
Cheapest price
€3
Average price
€5
Fastest journey
20 m
Average duration
26 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
19 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield to Barnsley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sheffield to Barnsley will cost around €5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €3.
Of the 8 trains that leave Sheffield for Barnsley on Wed, Aug 05, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct trains cover the 19 km distance in an average of 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 20 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest trains will take 27 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.










Trains from Sheffield to Barnsley run on average 8 times per day, taking around 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €2 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 11 miles (19 km) distance in 19m.
Distance 11 miles (19 km) |
Average train duration 25m |
Cheapest ticket price €2 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 19m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:53 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
The table below shows live departures for Sheffield to Barnsley trains for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G89722 | On time 6:44 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h21 | 7:05 AM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89737 | On time 7:02 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h27 | 7:29 AM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89724 | On time 7:18 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h20 | 7:38 AM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C32127 | On time 7:35 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h28 | 8:03 AM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89400 | On time 7:46 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h21 | 8:07 AM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89740 | On time 8:04 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h27 | 8:31 AM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89725 | On time 8:18 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h22 | 8:40 AM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C32131 | On time 8:35 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h27 | 9:02 AM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89403 | On time 8:48 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h20 | 9:08 AM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89744 | On time 9:00 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h29 | 9:29 AM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89729 | On time 9:18 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h20 | 9:38 AM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C32135 | On time 9:35 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h27 | 10:02 AM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89405 | On time 9:48 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h20 | 10:08 AM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89747 | On time 10:02 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h27 | 10:29 AM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89736 | On time 10:18 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h20 | 10:38 AM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C32139 | On time 10:35 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h27 | 11:02 AM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89408 | On time 10:48 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h20 | 11:08 AM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89751 | On time 11:02 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h27 | 11:29 AM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89740 | On time 11:18 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h21 | 11:39 AM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C32143 | On time 11:35 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h27 | 12:02 PM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89410 | On time 11:48 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h20 | 12:08 PM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89753 | On time 12:02 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h27 | 12:29 PM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89746 | On time 12:18 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h19 | 12:37 PM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C32151 | On time 12:35 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h27 | 1:02 PM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89412 | On time 12:48 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h20 | 1:08 PM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89756 | On time 1:02 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h27 | 1:29 PM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89752 | On time 1:18 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h20 | 1:38 PM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C32158 | On time 1:35 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h27 | 2:02 PM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89416 | On time 1:45 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h22 | 2:07 PM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89758 | On time 2:02 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h27 | 2:29 PM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89758 | On time 2:18 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h20 | 2:38 PM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C32162 | On time 2:35 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h27 | 3:02 PM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89763 | On time 5:02 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h27 | 5:29 PM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89775 | On time 5:18 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h20 | 5:38 PM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C32178 | On time 5:35 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h27 | 6:02 PM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89430 | On time 5:48 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h19 | 6:07 PM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89764 | On time 6:02 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h27 | 6:29 PM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89781 | On time 6:18 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h20 | 6:38 PM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C32180 | On time 6:35 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h27 | 7:02 PM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89434 | On time 6:48 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h20 | 7:08 PM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89765 | On time 7:02 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h27 | 7:29 PM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89787 | On time 7:18 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h21 | 7:39 PM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C32188 | On time 7:35 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h27 | 8:02 PM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
![]() | 5:02 AM Sheffield | 0h27 | 5:29 AM Barnsley | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Discover the best of Barnsley — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Barnsley trip today.
Gallery and museum in a historic hall, known for fine and decorative art, furniture, and landscaped grounds.
Barnsley’s main museum with social history, art, and changing exhibitions that introduce the borough’s people and identity.
Working heritage mill museum with live milling displays, reservoir walks, and exhibits on local industry and rural life.
Historic industrial village with heritage buildings, shops, events, and canal-side atmosphere in a distinctive restored setting.
National Trust landscape with grand avenues, follies, woodland walks, and sweeping viewpoints across surrounding countryside.
Large public park with formal gardens, sports facilities, and family space, popular for relaxing close to the town centre.
A long seasoned sausage baked or roasted. It is closely associated with South Yorkshire and remains a classic local butcher's item.
Double lamb chops, usually from the saddle, grilled simply. Named for the town and prized in Yorkshire for its hearty flavour.
A rich fruit loaf eaten sliced with cheese or butter. Popular across Yorkshire and commonly found in Barnsley bakeries and tea rooms.
Well-known Indian restaurant serving curries, tandoori dishes and vegetarian options in a polished town-centre setting.
Established pub and restaurant known for steaks, grills and classic British dishes in a smart but relaxed setting.
Popular traditional pub venue for cask ales and hearty British meals, with a friendly local atmosphere.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels are often cheaper than major cities, while dining and local transport are mid-priced for tourists.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is good and no service charge is added. Round up for taxis; cafes usually do not expect tips.
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Barnsley Station -> Barnsley Interchange
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield 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.

Most Sheffield to Barnsley trains use the Sheffield to Barnsley station pair. Use this guide to compare Sheffield and Barnsley train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Sheffield has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Sheffield.
ATMs are available at Sheffield.
Ticket office support is available at Sheffield. Information desks are 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Sheffield: Parking, WC.
Available at Sheffield: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sheffield: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the concourse and ticket hall. There are lifts available to all platforms. 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 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.
Meadowhall is 5 km from Sheffield city centre. Public transport options include:
Meadowhall has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Ticket office support is available at Meadowhall.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Meadowhall: Parking, WC.
Available at Meadowhall: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Meadowhall: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Step-free access to all platforms via fairly steep ramps (up to 50m long). Please allow sufficient time for your connecting service if you are changing trains at this station, 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: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Woodhouse is 7 km from Sheffield city centre. Public transport options include:
Woodhouse has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Woodhouse.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Woodhouse: Parking.
Available at Woodhouse: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Woodhouse: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. However no access problems for disabled or wheelchair users onto platform 1 Sheffield bound. Unfortunately no access onto platform 2 due to stepped footbridge, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Barnsley has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
ATMs are available at Barnsley.
Ticket office support is available at Barnsley.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Barnsley: Parking, WC.
Available at Barnsley: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barnsley: 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.
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