The average train between Melton Mowbray and Barnsley takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Melton Mowbray 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 Melton Mowbray and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Melton Mowbray is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 5:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Leicester and take an average of 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Melton Mowbray to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Melton Mowbray station and arriving at Barnsley station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Melton Mowbray to Barnsley train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.
Melton Mowbray to Barnsley train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Barnsley station.
Book your Melton Mowbray to Barnsley train tickets online with Cross Country, East Midlands Railways and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Melton Mowbray and Barnsley is 95.8 km. The road distance is 155 km.
You can take a train from Melton Mowbray to Barnsley via Leicester and Sheffield in around 2h 22m.