The average train between Barnsley and Bristol takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnsley to Bristol. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Barnsley and Bristol. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnsley is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Bristol at 11:34 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Bristol station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
Barnsley to Bristol train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sheffield station.
Barnsley to Bristol train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Barnsley to Bristol train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Barnsley and Bristol is 244.8 km. The road distance is 294 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Sheffield to Bristol Temple Meads hourly. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 2h 41m.