The average train between Barnsley and Grantham takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnsley to Grantham. 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 Barnsley and Grantham. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnsley is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Grantham at 5:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Meadowhall and take an average of 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Grantham. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Grantham station via Meadowhall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Barnsley to Grantham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barnsley station.
Barnsley to Grantham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Grantham station.
Book your Barnsley to Grantham train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Barnsley and Grantham is 90.4 km. The road distance is 125 km.
You can take a train from Barnsley to Grantham via Meadowhall and Doncaster in around 1h 49m.