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Trip Overview

The average train between Barnsley and Chester takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is an hourly train service from Barnsley to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 55m
Duration
98 mi
Distance
£42
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Manchester

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  1. Take the train from Barnsley to Sheffieldtrain train
  2. Take the train from Sheffield to Stockporttrain train
  3. Take the train from Stockport to Crewetrain train
2h 53m
£30–63

Barnsley to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between Barnsley and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnsley is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Chester at 6:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast2h 23m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 39m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast2h 23m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 23m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 56m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast2h 42m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 23m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 56m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast2h 42m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 29m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Barnsley to Chester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 98.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 55m

What companies run services between Barnsley, England and Chester, England?

You can take a train from Barnsley to Chester via Sheffield, Stockport, and Crewe in around 2h 53m.

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