The cheapest and fastest trains from Barnsley to Northampton
Cheapest price
£61
Average price
£89
Fastest journey
2 h 48 m
Average duration
3 h 20 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
150 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barnsley to Northampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barnsley to Northampton will cost around £89 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £61.
Of the 3 trains that leave Barnsley for Northampton every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 150 km distance in an average of 3 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 48 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 47 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Barnsley to Northampton
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Barnsley to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, and a train costs an average of £101.
Distance: 150 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£103 Average Price | £36 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Barnsley to Northampton train times
The table below shows live departures for Barnsley to Northampton trains for today, Thursday 13 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:51 Barnsley | 3h47 | 08:38 Northampton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:19 Barnsley | 3h19 | 08:38 Northampton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Barnsley to Northampton
Trains from Barnsley to Northampton run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £101 but you can travel from only £34 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:23, the last at 20:10. The fastest train covers the 150 km distance in 3h 24m.
Distance 150 km |
Average train duration 3h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £101 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 24m |
First train 04:23 |
Last train 20:10 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Barnsley to Northampton trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Barnsley and Northampton from £34. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Barnsley to Northampton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barnsley to Northampton by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Northampton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Barnsley and Northampton
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:00 - 19:30 Sunday 08:45 - 19:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A Station, Scooter Friendly Station - This station is only staffed for some of the day. Assistance available during booking office hours. There are 2 platforms at the station which can be accessed via the lift with level access from station entrance. Accessible pick up and set down points. Lifts open for all train services.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: There is a 20p charge for the public toilet. Disabled customers can ring the bell to be allowed in free of charge.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on both platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the layby on Schwabisch Gmund Way next to the booking office
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:00 Saturday 06:00 - 21:00 Sunday 06:45 - 20:00 Peak demand is 0700-1000 1630-1830 Mon-Fri
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Enterprise car rental
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available at the Customer Information Point; the RADAR key is available from station security after 00:30 at night. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Saturday 04:00-22:30 and Sunday 06:00-22:30.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Long stay car park and blue badge parking bays area.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from the layby/turning circle on the car park side of the station building. Please check the destination of your bus/coach before boarding.
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