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Trip Overview

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.

1h 45m
Duration
81 mi
Distance
£42
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Leicester to Barnsley train times

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 11:37 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.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited6h 9m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 50m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 29m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 33m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 47m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 29m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 32m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 51m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 42m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 40m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 50m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 29m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 33m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 50m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 29m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 33m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 50m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 29m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 33m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 46m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leicester 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 Leicester to Barnsley.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 81.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 45m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Barnsley via Sheffield in around 1h 48m.

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