Barnsley to Luton by train

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Overview: trains from Barnsley to Luton

Find the key information for travelling by train from Barnsley to Luton, 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 05:23 View journey
Last train 23:50 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 30m View journey
Distance (km) 201
Trains / day 23 View all
Cheapest journey £45.12 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 45m
Train operators 4

Discover Barnsley to Luton by train

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Train cost between Barnsley to Luton

Getting from Barnsley to Luton by rail typically costs £45.12, 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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Barnsley to Luton departure frequency and train timetable

With 23 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 42 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:23 and the last one is at 23:50. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:23, with the last one at 23:40.

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Barnsley to Luton?

On this route spanning 201 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Booking horizon for travel between Barnsley and Luton

Tickets for travel between Barnsley and Luton can be booked 3 months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Making the most of your trip to Luton

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Luton.

FAQs about the train journey from Barnsley to Luton

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

The total distance from Barnsley to Luton is 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.