The average train between Barnsley and Shrewsbury takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is an hourly train service from Barnsley to Shrewsbury. 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 Shrewsbury. 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 Shrewsbury at 12:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Barnsley to Shrewsbury? 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 Shrewsbury. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Shrewsbury station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Barnsley to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sheffield station.
Barnsley to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Book your Barnsley to Shrewsbury train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Barnsley and Shrewsbury is 126 km. The road distance is 215 km.
You can take a train from Barnsley to Shrewsbury via Sheffield and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 13m.