The average train between Stafford and Barnsley takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. There is an hourly train service from Stafford 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 Stafford and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stafford is at 10:34 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Stockport and take an average of 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Stafford to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Stafford station and arriving at Barnsley station via Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Stafford to Barnsley train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Stafford station.
Stafford to Barnsley train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Barnsley station.
Book your Stafford to Barnsley train tickets online with Cross Country, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Stafford and Barnsley is 92.9 km. The road distance is 161 km.
You can take a train from Stafford to Barnsley via Stockport and Sheffield in around 2h 22m.