The average train between Leicester and Barnsley takes 1h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 26m. There is an hourly train service from Leicester 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 Leicester and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 5:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Barnsley station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
Leicester to Barnsley train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Barnsley train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Barnsley station.
Book your Leicester to Barnsley train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Leicester and Barnsley is 104 km. The road distance is 131 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Barnsley via Sheffield in around 1h 43m.