Train Grantham to Barnsley from £30 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Grantham and Barnsley takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Grantham 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.

2h 16m
Duration: 78 mi
Distance: £30
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Doncaster

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Take the train from Grantham to Doncastertrain
Take the train from Doncaster to Meadowhalltrain
Take the train from Meadowhall to Barnsleytrain

1h 33m

£23–45

Grantham to Barnsley train times

Trains run hourly between Grantham and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 1:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Grantham is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 15, 2026

7:08 AM → 9:02 AM
1h 53m • 2 changes
8:22 AM → 10:08 AM
1h 46m • 2 changes
9:17 AM → 11:02 AM
1h 45m • 2 changes
10:22 AM → 12:08 PM
1h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 16, 2026

1:04 AM → 6:29 AM
5h 25m • 2 changes
7:08 AM → 9:02 AM
1h 53m • 2 changes
8:22 AM → 10:08 AM
1h 46m • 2 changes
9:16 AM → 11:02 AM
1h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 17, 2026

9:59 AM → 11:37 AM
1h 38m • 2 changes
11:17 AM → 1:06 PM
1h 49m • 2 changes
12:22 PM → 2:07 PM
1h 45m • 2 changes
1:17 PM → 2:59 PM
1h 42m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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