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Before you start your journey
Departing from Silkstone Common
- Departure station
- Silkstone Common station guide
- Address
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- Station Lane, Barnsley S75 4NT, UK
Operators serving Silkstone Common
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Facilities at Silkstone Common
- Shelters
- Benches
Parking & meeting your train
- No dedicated car park
Explore the area around Silkstone Common
- Cannon Hall Farm
- Wentworth Castle
About your departure station
Built in 1850 for the South Yorkshire Railway, Silkstone Common served coal and agricultural traffic.
Passenger services were sparse until the 20th century.
The station avoided Beeching cuts due to rural necessity but remains unstaffed.
Its rustic charm appeals to hikers and history enthusiasts.
Nearby Cannon Hall Farm boosts tourism.
Northern Rail’s limited services reflect its quiet role in South Yorkshire’s transport network, a relic of the region’s industrial past.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Silkstone Common to Gatwick Airport?
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How do I check whether I need to change trains between Silkstone Common and Gatwick Airport?
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