The average train between Kent and Barnsley takes 4h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Kent 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 Kent and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 1:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Kent is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 4h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Kent to Barnsley? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Kent to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Kent station and arriving at Barnsley station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
Kent to Barnsley train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.
Kent to Barnsley train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Kent to Barnsley train tickets online with Southeastern, East Midlands Railways and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Kent and Barnsley is 296.1 km. The road distance is 396 km.
You can take a train from Lenham to Barnsley via Ashford International, London St Pancras Intl, and Sheffield in around 4h 23m.