Luton to Barnsley by train

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Overview: trains from Luton to Barnsley

Find the key information for travelling by train from Luton to Barnsley, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:56 View journey
Last train 23:47 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 28m View journey
Distance (km) 201
Trains / day 22 View all
Cheapest journey CA$138.94 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 48m
Train operators 6

Taking the train from Luton to Barnsley

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Train cost between Luton to Barnsley

Getting from Luton to Barnsley by rail typically costs CA$138.94, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Luton to Barnsley train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 00:56.

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 23:47.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 06:12.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 23:38.

  • 22 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 42 minutes.

Train duration for trips from Luton to Barnsley

The swiftest journey time on this route is 2 hours and 28 minutes, crossing a total distance of 201 kilometres.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Luton and Barnsley?

You can secure tickets for travel between Luton and Barnsley up to 3 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Making the most of your Luton to Barnsley travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Barnsley.

FAQs about the train journey from Luton to Barnsley

Want to know more about your journey from Luton to Barnsley? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey between Luton and Barnsley spans 201 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.