Business

No tickets in your basket.

Why not plan a trip?

My Bookings
Loading...
Loading...
Greater Anglia
East Midlands Railway

Compare prices from over 270 rail and coach companies in Europe

Icon of trainline-phone-tickets.svg

Buy your tickets with us and easily find them on your phone

Icon of trainline-safe-payments.svg

Safely pay with PayPal, Visa and all international payment cards

Southend to Barnsley by train

First train

06:25

Last train

19:51

Departure station

Southend

Arrival station

Barnsley

Journey time

From 4h 14m

Distance

166 miles (268 km)

Frequency

3 trains per day

Changes

4 changes

Train operators

Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway

Travel from Southend to Barnsley by train in 4 hours 14 minutes

If you want to know more about the journey from Southend to Barnsley by train, look no further!

The average journey time from Southend to Barnsley by train is 5 hours 17 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 4 hours 14 minutes. You'll usually find 3 trains per day travelling the 166 miles (268 km) between these two destinations. You'll need to make 4 changes along the way to Barnsley. You'll be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Greater Anglia or East Midlands Railway on your way to Barnsley, as these are the main rail operators on this route.

Plan your trip ahead and book your train tickets in advance if you want to snap up the cheapest fares. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard are also great ways to save. Just start a search in our Journey Planner to view the latest prices for trains from Southend to Barnsley.

Keep reading for more information about the train journey to Barnsley, including FAQs, and tips on booking cheap train tickets. Check the timetable above for live train times or if you're ready to book, just start a search for tickets with us today.

FAQs about the train journey from Southend to Barnsley

Want to know more about your journey from Southend to Barnsley? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How do you travel to Barnsley from Southend?

To get to Barnsley from Southend, why not take the train? With 3 trains per day and an average journey time of 5 hours and 17 minutes, taking the train is a great way to travel. See our Journey Planner for up-to-date times and prices.

How long does it take to get from Southend to Barnsley by train?

On average, it takes around 5 hours and 17 minutes to travel from Southend to Barnsley by train, although you can get there in 4 hours and 14 minutes on the fastest services. With 3 trains per day running on this route, journey times may vary, so check our Journey Planner for more information.

How fast can trains travel from Southend to Barnsley?

The fastest time a train can travel the 166 miles (268 km) from Southend to Barnsley is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Are there any direct trains from Southend to Barnsley?

There are no direct trains that run between Southend and Barnsley. You’ll need to make at least 4 changes along the way.

Cheap train tickets from Southend to Barnsley

Book in advance

Look out for Advance tickets – they usually come out up to 12 weeks before the departure date and can be cheaper than buying on the day. If you’re here a tad early, sign up for our Advance ticket alert today to get notified when your tickets are released.

Consider a Season Ticket

If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Southend to Barnsley is right for you.

Use your Railcard

National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.

Split your tickets

Download our app to find split tickets — courtesy of SplitSave, our handy feature which 'splits' your train tickets where possible to find you a better deal. Learn more about the clever tech behind split tickets, and how to spot SplitSave discounts in our app.

For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.

† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

Europe’s leading train and coach app

We help customers across Europe make more than 172,000 smarter journeys every day.