The average train between Barnsley and Newbury takes 4h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Barnsley to Newbury. 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 every 4 hours between Barnsley and Newbury. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnsley is at 4:43 PM which arrives into Newbury at 8:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Barnsley to Newbury? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Newbury. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Newbury station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
Barnsley to Newbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sheffield station.
Barnsley to Newbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Barnsley to Newbury train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Barnsley and Newbury is 239.1 km. The road distance is 323 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Sheffield to Reading every 3 hours. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 2h 42m.