The average train between Barnsley and Kettering takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnsley to Kettering. 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 Kettering. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnsley is at 9:40 PM which arrives into Kettering at 6:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Kettering station via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Barnsley to Kettering train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barnsley station.
Barnsley to Kettering train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Kettering station.
Book your Barnsley to Kettering train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Barnsley and Kettering is 137.7 km. The road distance is 178 km.
You can take a train from Barnsley to Kettering via Nottingham in around 2h 34m.