The average train between Barnsley and Watford Junction takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnsley to Watford Junction. 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 Watford Junction. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnsley is at 9:22 PM which arrives into Watford Junction at 6:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Watford Junction. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Watford Junction station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Barnsley to Watford Junction train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sheffield station.
Barnsley to Watford Junction train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Watford Junction station.
Book your Barnsley to Watford Junction train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Barnsley and Watford Junction is 222.3 km. The road distance is 300 km.
You can take a train from Barnsley to Watford Junction via Sheffield and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 36m.