The average train between Barnsley and Boston takes 4h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnsley to Boston. 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 every 2 hours between Barnsley and Boston. The earliest departure is at 8:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnsley is at 9:39 PM which arrives into Boston at 10:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Boston. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Boston station via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
Barnsley to Boston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barnsley station.
Barnsley to Boston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Boston station.
Book your Barnsley to Boston train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Barnsley and Boston is 116 km. The road distance is 182 km.
You can take a train from Barnsley to Boston via Nottingham in around 3h 38m.