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Bedford to Barnsley trains

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The average train between Bedford and Barnsley takes 3h 19m 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.

3h 19m
Duration
130 mi
Distance
£68
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bedford to Barnsley train times

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 11:59 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Kettering and take an average of 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited7h 2m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 3m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 36m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited7h 5m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 48m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 49m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 50m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 17m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 11m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 3m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 36m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 40m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited7h 2m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 3m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 36m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited7h 2m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 3m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 36m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited7h 2m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 3m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 36m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 40m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from Bedford to Barnsley.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 130.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Bedford, England and Barnsley, England?

You can take a train from Bedford to Barnsley via Kettering, Leicester, and Sheffield in around 3h 9m.

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