The average train between Oakham and Barnsley takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Oakham 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 Oakham and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oakham is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 5:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Leicester and take an average of 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Oakham to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Oakham station and arriving at Barnsley station via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
Oakham to Barnsley train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oakham station.
Oakham to Barnsley train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Barnsley station.
Book your Oakham to Barnsley train tickets online with Cross Country, East Midlands Railways and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Oakham and Barnsley is 109.9 km. The road distance is 174 km.
You can take a train from Oakham to Barnsley via Leicester and Sheffield in around 2h 32m.