The average train between Barnsley and Spalding takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Barnsley to Spalding. 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 Spalding. 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 Spalding at 6:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Meadowhall and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Spalding. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Spalding station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Barnsley to Spalding train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Meadowhall station.
Barnsley to Spalding train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Peterborough station.
Book your Barnsley to Spalding train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Barnsley and Spalding is 122.8 km. The road distance is 198 km.
You can take a train from Barnsley to Spalding via Meadowhall, Doncaster, and Peterborough in around 3h 14m.