The average train between Barnsley and Peterborough takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnsley to Peterborough. 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 Peterborough. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnsley is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Peterborough at 9:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Meadowhall and take an average of 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Peterborough. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Peterborough station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Barnsley to Peterborough train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Meadowhall station.
Barnsley to Peterborough train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Peterborough station.
Book your Barnsley to Peterborough train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Barnsley and Peterborough is 136.4 km. The road distance is 172 km.
You can take a train from Barnsley to Peterborough via Meadowhall and Doncaster in around 2h 11m.