The average train between Barnsley and Rugby takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Barnsley to Rugby. 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 3 hours between Barnsley and Rugby. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnsley is at 9:22 PM which arrives into Rugby at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Rugby station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Barnsley to Rugby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barnsley station.
Barnsley to Rugby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Rugby station.
Book your Barnsley to Rugby train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Barnsley and Rugby is 131.9 km. The road distance is 166 km.
You can take a train from Barnsley to Rugby via Sheffield and Tamworth in around 3h 27m.