How to travel from Barnsley to Harpenden by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Barnsley to Harpenden? Look no further.
You'll usually find 3 trains per day running between Barnsley and Harpenden, which usually take 3 hours 37 minutes to complete the 129 miles (208 km) journey. It can take as little as 3 hours 7 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Harpenden by train, you'll just need to make 2 changes along the way. Both East Midlands Railway and Thameslink trains operate on this route, offering modern comfortable services with plenty of room for luggage as standard.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices – we'll show you how much you can save on train tickets from Barnsley to Harpenden if you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Harpenden? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
FAQs about the train journey from Barnsley to Harpenden
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Cheap train tickets from Barnsley to Harpenden
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Barnsley to Harpenden is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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