Sunderland to Barnsley by train

Explore Sunderland to Barnsley by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Sunderland to Barnsley aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train travel between Sunderland and Barnsley: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Sunderland to Barnsley:

• Cheapest tickets: £40.21

• Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

• Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 3 and a half months in advance.

Train schedule for travel between Sunderland and Barnsley

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 40 trains make this journey of 150 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Sunderland is at 06:14 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 23:57.

During the weekend, 05:52 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 21:17 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 17 minutes.

Average train travel time from Sunderland to Barnsley

The quickest time by train is 2 hours and 39 minutes, travelling a total distance of 150 kilometres.

When are tickets between Sunderland and Barnsley available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Sunderland and Barnsley can be purchased 3 and a half months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Making the most of your Sunderland to Barnsley travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Barnsley.