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Grantham to Barnsley trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Grantham and Barnsley takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Grantham 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.

2h 16m
Duration
78 mi
Distance
£28
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Doncaster

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  1. Take the train from Grantham to Doncastertrain train
  2. Take the train from Doncaster to Meadowhalltrain train
  3. Take the train from Meadowhall to Barnsleytrain train
1h 48m
£18–41

Grantham to Barnsley train times

Trains run hourly between Grantham and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 1:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Grantham is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 5:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 50m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 45m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 45m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 25m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 53m • 2 changes

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    Hull TrainsNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 46m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 15m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 53m • 2 changes

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    Hull TrainsNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 46m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 15m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 53m • 2 changes

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    Hull TrainsNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 46m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 45m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Grantham 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.

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  • Distance: 78.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 16m

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

You can take a train from Grantham to Barnsley via Doncaster and Meadowhall in around 1h 48m.

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