The average train between Northampton and Barnsley takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Northampton 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 Northampton and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northampton is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 8:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Northampton station and arriving at Barnsley station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Northampton to Barnsley train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Northampton station.
Northampton to Barnsley train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Northampton to Barnsley train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Northampton and Barnsley is 150 km. The road distance is 226 km.
You can take a train from Northampton to Barnsley via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield in around 3h 8m.