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Barnsley to Sheerness-on-Sea by train

First train

04:52

Last train

22:52

Departure station

Barnsley

Arrival station

Sheerness-on-Sea

Journey time

From 4h 42m

Distance

174 miles (279 km)

Changes

3 changes

Train operators

East Midlands Railway, Southeastern

Travelling from Barnsley to Sheerness-on-Sea by train

Looking to travel from Barnsley to Sheerness-on-Sea by train? You've come to the right place!

On average, it takes around 7 hours 7 minutes to travel from Barnsley to Sheerness-on-Sea by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 4 hours 42 minutes though. You'll usually find 0 trains per day running along the 174 miles (279 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 3 changes during the journey to Sheerness-on-Sea, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with East Midlands Railway or Southeastern to get to Sheerness-on-Sea – both train companies offer modern comfortable services that will whisk you there in no time.

To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Barnsley to Sheerness-on-Sea in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save!

Want to book your train tickets now? Just start a search with us today. If you want to find out more about the journey, scroll up for timetables including live train times, or keep reading for FAQs and tips on how to book cheap train tickets.

Journey details

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

What's the fastest journey time between Barnsley and Sheerness-on-Sea by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Barnsley to Sheerness-on-Sea is 4 hours and 42 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Barnsley to Sheerness-on-Sea?

No, there are no direct train services from Barnsley to Sheerness-on-Sea. Travelling from Barnsley to Sheerness-on-Sea by train will require a minimum of 3 changes.

What time does the first train from Barnsley to Sheerness-on-Sea leave?

The first train from Barnsley to Sheerness-on-Sea leaves at 04:52. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Barnsley to Sheerness-on-Sea leave?

The last train from Barnsley to Sheerness-on-Sea leaves at 22:52. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Barnsley and Sheerness-on-Sea by train?

Trains travelling from Barnsley to Sheerness-on-Sea cover a distance of around 174 miles (279 km) during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Barnsley to Sheerness-on-Sea

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† 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.

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