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The average train between Barnsley and Watford takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is an hourly train service from Barnsley to Watford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 25m
Duration
198 mi
Distance
£103
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Barnsley to Watford train times

Trains run hourly between Barnsley and Watford. 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 Watford at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast8h 7m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysWest Midlands Trains3h 21m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 9m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysWest Midlands Trains3h 12m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysWest Midlands Trains3h 21m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 9m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysWest Midlands Trains3h 12m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysWest Midlands Trains3h 21m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 9m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysWest Midlands Trains3h 12m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysWest Midlands Trains3h 21m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 9m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysWest Midlands Trains3h 12m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysWest Midlands Trains3h 21m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 9m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysWest Midlands Trains3h 25m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 30m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 21m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 21m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysWest Midlands Trains3h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysWest Midlands Trains3h 21m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 9m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysWest Midlands Trains3h 12m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 4m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Barnsley to Watford? 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.

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  • Distance: 197.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Barnsley, England and Watford, England?

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intl hourly. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 9m.

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