The average train between Kendal and Barnsley takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Kendal 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 every 2 hours between Kendal and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kendal is at 10:01 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 8:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 5m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Kendal 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 Kendal to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Oxenholme Lake District station and arriving at Sheffield station via Manchester Oxford Road station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
Kendal to Barnsley train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Kendal to Barnsley train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Sheffield station.
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The distance between Kendal and Barnsley is 119.6 km. The road distance is 138 km.
You can take a train from Kendal to Barnsley via Oxenholme Lake District, Manchester Oxford Road, and Sheffield in around 3h 51m.