The average train between Barnsley and Stafford takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. There is an hourly train service from Barnsley to Stafford. 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 Stafford. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnsley is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Stafford at 5:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Stafford. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Stafford station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
Barnsley to Stafford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barnsley station.
Barnsley to Stafford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Stafford station.
Book your Barnsley to Stafford train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, East Midlands Railways and 3 other operators.
The distance between Barnsley and Stafford is 92.9 km. The road distance is 161 km.
You can take a train from Barnsley to Stafford via Sheffield and Stockport in around 2h 35m.