The average train between Milton Keynes and Barnsley takes 3h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Milton Keynes 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 Milton Keynes and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 12:29 AM at night, and the last departure from Milton Keynes is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 11:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Milton Keynes 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 Milton Keynes to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Milton Keynes station and arriving at Barnsley station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
Milton Keynes to Barnsley train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Milton Keynes Central station.
Milton Keynes to Barnsley train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Milton Keynes to Barnsley train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Milton Keynes and Barnsley is 174.7 km. The road distance is 248 km.
You can take a train from Milton Keynes Central to Barnsley via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield in around 3h.