Barnsley to Reading Trains

Barnsley to Reading trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Barnsley and Reading takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Barnsley to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 25m
Duration: 184 mi
Distance: £96
Average price: Every 4 hours
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4h 11m

£75–120

Barnsley to Reading train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Barnsley and Reading. 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 Reading at 8:06 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:46 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 21m • 1 change
7:40 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 1:06 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
11:44 AM → 3:06 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:46 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 21m • 1 change
7:40 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 1:06 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
11:44 AM → 3:06 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:46 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 21m • 1 change
7:40 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 1:06 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
11:44 AM → 3:06 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:46 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 21m • 1 change
7:40 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 1:06 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
11:44 AM → 3:06 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:46 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 21m • 1 change
7:40 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 1:06 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
11:44 AM → 3:06 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:20 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 45m • 1 change
7:40 AM → 11:08 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 1:11 PM
3h 28m • 1 change
11:44 AM → 3:08 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

1:41 PM → 5:01 PM
3h 20m • 1 change
2:41 PM → 6:12 PM
3h 31m • 1 change

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Want to know about travelling from Barnsley to Reading? 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.

Trip Overview

Train

Barnsley to Reading train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:46 AM → 10:07 AM

7:40 AM → 11:05 AM

9:42 AM → 1:06 PM

11:44 AM → 3:06 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:46 AM → 10:07 AM

7:40 AM → 11:05 AM

9:42 AM → 1:06 PM

11:44 AM → 3:06 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:46 AM → 10:07 AM

7:40 AM → 11:05 AM

9:42 AM → 1:06 PM

11:44 AM → 3:06 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:46 AM → 10:07 AM

7:40 AM → 11:05 AM

9:42 AM → 1:06 PM

11:44 AM → 3:06 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:46 AM → 10:07 AM

7:40 AM → 11:05 AM

9:42 AM → 1:06 PM

11:44 AM → 3:06 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:20 AM → 10:05 AM

7:40 AM → 11:08 AM

9:42 AM → 1:11 PM

11:44 AM → 3:08 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

1:41 PM → 5:01 PM

2:41 PM → 6:12 PM

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Trip Overview

Train

Barnsley to Reading train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:46 AM → 10:07 AM

7:40 AM → 11:05 AM

9:42 AM → 1:06 PM

11:44 AM → 3:06 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:46 AM → 10:07 AM

7:40 AM → 11:05 AM

9:42 AM → 1:06 PM

11:44 AM → 3:06 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:46 AM → 10:07 AM

7:40 AM → 11:05 AM

9:42 AM → 1:06 PM

11:44 AM → 3:06 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:46 AM → 10:07 AM

7:40 AM → 11:05 AM

9:42 AM → 1:06 PM

11:44 AM → 3:06 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:46 AM → 10:07 AM

7:40 AM → 11:05 AM

9:42 AM → 1:06 PM

11:44 AM → 3:06 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:20 AM → 10:05 AM

7:40 AM → 11:08 AM

9:42 AM → 1:11 PM

11:44 AM → 3:08 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

1:41 PM → 5:01 PM

2:41 PM → 6:12 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Sheffield to Reading

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