The average train between Barnsley and Northampton takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnsley to Northampton. 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 Northampton. The earliest departure is at 6:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnsley is at 9:22 PM which arrives into Northampton at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Northampton station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Barnsley to Northampton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sheffield station.
Barnsley to Northampton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Northampton station.
Book your Barnsley to Northampton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Barnsley and Northampton is 150 km. The road distance is 226 km.
You can take a train from Barnsley to Northampton via Sheffield and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 20m.