The average train between Barnsley and Oxford takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Barnsley to Oxford. 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 Oxford. 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 Oxford at 7:40 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Oxford station via Oxford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Barnsley to Oxford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sheffield station.
Barnsley to Oxford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Oxford station.
Book your Barnsley to Oxford train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Barnsley and Oxford is 200.5 km. The road distance is 252 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Sheffield to Oxford every 3 hours. Tickets cost £75–110 and the journey takes 2h 12m.