The average train between Kettering and Barnsley takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. There is an hourly train service from Kettering 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 Kettering and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 12:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Kettering is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 12:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Leicester and take an average of 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 36m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Kettering 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 Kettering 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 2h 41m.
Kettering to Barnsley train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.
Kettering to Barnsley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Barnsley station.
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The distance between Kettering and Barnsley is 137.7 km. The road distance is 169 km.
You can take a train from Kettering to Barnsley via Leicester and Sheffield in around 2h 29m.