The average train between Sleaford and Barnsley takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Sleaford 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 Sleaford and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sleaford is at 9:23 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 5:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Sleaford 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 Sleaford to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Sleaford station and arriving at Barnsley station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Sleaford to Barnsley train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sleaford station.
Sleaford to Barnsley train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Barnsley station.
Book your Sleaford to Barnsley train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Sleaford and Barnsley is 94.1 km. The road distance is 153 km.
You can take a train from Sleaford to Barnsley via Grantham, Doncaster, and Meadowhall in around 2h 24m.