The average train between Peterborough and Barnsley takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is an hourly train service from Peterborough 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 Peterborough and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 12:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Peterborough is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 5:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Peterborough to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Peterborough station and arriving at Barnsley station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
Peterborough to Barnsley train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Peterborough station.
Peterborough to Barnsley train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Barnsley station.
Book your Peterborough to Barnsley train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Northern Trains Limited and 2 other operators.
The distance between Peterborough and Barnsley is 136.4 km. The road distance is 172 km.
You can take a train from Peterborough to Barnsley via Doncaster and Meadowhall in around 2h 6m.