The average train between Barnsley and Canterbury takes 4h 42m 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.
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 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 12m • 2 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Canterbury station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
Barnsley to Canterbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sheffield station.
Barnsley to Canterbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Barnsley to Canterbury train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, East Midlands Railways and Southeastern.
The distance between Barnsley and Canterbury is 306.5 km. The road distance is 402 km.
You can take a train from Barnsley to Canterbury West via Sheffield and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 37m.