The average train between Boston and Barnsley takes 3h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Boston to Barnsley. 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 Boston and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 9:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Boston to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Boston station and arriving at Barnsley station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
Boston to Barnsley train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Barnsley train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Doncaster station.
Book your Boston to Barnsley train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Boston and Barnsley is 116 km. The road distance is 180 km.
You can take a train from Boston to Barnsley via Grantham, Doncaster, and Meadowhall in around 2h 48m.