Barnsley to Retford by train

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Overview: trains from Barnsley to Retford

Find the key information for travelling by train from Barnsley to Retford, 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 07:12 View journey
Last train 21:12 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 56m View journey
Distance (km) 44
Trains / day 17 View all
Cheapest journey €8.49 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 6m
Train operators 2

Barnsley to Retford by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Barnsley to Retford? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 44 kilometres.

Train travel between Barnsley and Retford: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Barnsley to Retford:

  • Cheapest tickets: €8.49

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 5 and a half months in advance.

Barnsley to Retford departure frequency and train timetable

With 17 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 45 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 07:12 and the last one is at 17:11. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 07:12, with the last one at 21:12.

Barnsley to Retford train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 44 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 56 minutes.

When are tickets between Barnsley and Retford available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Barnsley and Retford can be purchased 5 and a half months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Making the most of your trip to Retford

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

FAQs about the train journey from Barnsley to Retford

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

The train journey from Barnsley to Retford covers 44 kilometres in total.

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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.