The average train between Barnsley and Kent takes 4h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnsley to Kent. 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 Kent. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnsley is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Kent at 9:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Barnsley to Kent? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Kent. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Kent station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
Barnsley to Kent train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sheffield station.
Barnsley to Kent train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Ashford International station.
Book your Barnsley to Kent train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, East Midlands Railways and Southeastern.
The distance between Barnsley and Kent is 296.1 km. The road distance is 396 km.
You can take a train from Barnsley to Lenham via Sheffield, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 4h 37m.