The average train between Stamford and Barnsley takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Stamford 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 Stamford and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stamford is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 5:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Leicester and take an average of 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Stamford to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Stamford station and arriving at Barnsley station via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
Stamford to Barnsley train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Stamford station.
Stamford to Barnsley train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Barnsley station.
Book your Stamford to Barnsley train tickets online with Cross Country, East Midlands Railways and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Stamford and Barnsley is 120.3 km. The road distance is 195 km.
You can take a train from Stamford to Barnsley via Leicester and Sheffield in around 2h 46m.