The average train between Bedford and Barnsley takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. There is an hourly train service from Bedford to Barnsley. 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 Bedford and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 1:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Kettering and take an average of 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 5m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Bedford to Barnsley? 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 Bedford to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Kettering station and arriving at Barnsley station via Leicester station and Sheffield station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Bedford to Barnsley train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.
Bedford to Barnsley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Barnsley station.
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The distance between Bedford and Barnsley is 171.6 km. The road distance is 212 km.
You can take a train from Bedford to Barnsley via Kettering, Leicester, and Sheffield in around 3h 9m.