The average train between Maidstone and Barnsley takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. There is an hourly train service from Maidstone 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 Maidstone and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maidstone is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Strood and take an average of 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Maidstone station and arriving at Barnsley station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
Maidstone to Barnsley train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Strood station.
Maidstone to Barnsley train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Maidstone to Barnsley train tickets online with Southeastern, East Midlands Railways and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Maidstone and Barnsley is 287.8 km. The road distance is 359 km.
You can take a train from Maidstone West to Barnsley via Strood, London St Pancras Intl, and Sheffield in around 4h 28m.