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The average train between Barnsley and Canterbury takes 4h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnsley to Canterbury. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 43m
Duration
250 mi
Distance
£141
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Barnsley to Canterbury train times

Trains run hourly between Barnsley and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnsley is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 12:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 4h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern10h 39m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern8h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern4h 14m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern4h 10m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern4h 12m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern4h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern3h 43m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern3h 47m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern4h 9m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern4h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern4h 36m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern4h 27m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern4h 27m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern4h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern4h 14m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern4h 10m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern4h 12m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Barnsley to Canterbury? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Barnsley to Canterbury.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 249.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Barnsley, England and Canterbury, England?

You can take a train from Barnsley to Canterbury West via Sheffield and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 36m.

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