What is the cheapest way to get from Kent to Barnsley?

The cheapest way to get from Kent to Barnsley is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 3h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kent to Barnsley?

The fastest way to get from Kent to Barnsley is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct train between Kent and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct train from Kent to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Lenham and arriving at Barnsley via Ashford International, London St Pancras Intl and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Kent to Barnsley?

The distance between Kent and Barnsley is 247 miles. The road distance is 220 miles.

How do I travel from Kent to Barnsley without a car?

The best way to get from Kent to Barnsley without a car is to train via Ashford International which takes 4h 23m and costs £55 - £240.

How long does it take to get from Kent to Barnsley?

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Kent to Barnsley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kent to Barnsley train from?

Kent to Barnsley train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.

Where does the Kent to Barnsley train arrive?

Kent to Barnsley train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Kent to Barnsley?

Yes, the driving distance between Kent to Barnsley is 220 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Kent to Barnsley.

How do I get a train ticket from Kent to Barnsley?

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Where can I stay near Barnsley?

There are 1427+ hotels available in Barnsley.

Kent to Barnsley - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Kent to Barnsley by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Ashford International
best
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield
4h 23m
£57–234
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 560 / ...
7h 58m
£25–115
Drive 218.7 mi
1. Drive from Kent to Barnsleycar 218.7 mi
3h 43m
£54–78
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Lenham to Ashford Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
5. Take the train from Sheffield to Barnsleytrain
6h 21m
£86–326
Train
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield
5h 21m
£47–207

Kent to Barnsley by train

217Weekly Trains

4h 23mAverage Duration

£57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 245.9 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Kent, England and Barnsley, England?

You can take a train from Lenham to Barnsley via Ashford International, London St Pancras Intl, and Sheffield in around 4h 23m.

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