The average train between Barnsley and Gloucester takes 3h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnsley to Gloucester. 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 Gloucester. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnsley is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Gloucester at 12:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Gloucester station via Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
Barnsley to Gloucester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sheffield station.
Barnsley to Gloucester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Barnsley to Gloucester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Barnsley and Gloucester is 194.2 km. The road distance is 233 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Sheffield to Cheltenham Spa hourly. Tickets cost £65–95 and the journey takes 1h 53m.