The average train between Spalding and Barnsley takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Spalding 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 Spalding and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Spalding is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Spalding to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Spalding station and arriving at Barnsley station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Spalding to Barnsley train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Spalding station.
Spalding to Barnsley train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Barnsley station.
Book your Spalding to Barnsley train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Spalding and Barnsley is 122.8 km. The road distance is 198 km.
You can take a train from Spalding to Barnsley via Peterborough, Doncaster, and Meadowhall in around 2h 30m.