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Barnsley to Shrewsbury trains

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Trip Overview

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.

3h 10m
Duration
134 mi
Distance
£63
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Barnsley to Shrewsbury train times

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 11:49 PM which arrives into Shrewsbury at 12:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryTransport for Wales3h 45m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryWest Midlands Trains12h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryTransport for Wales2h 58m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryTransport for Wales3h 24m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryTransport for Wales3h 12m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryTransport for Wales3h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryTransport for Wales3h 1m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 7m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryTransport for Wales3h 7m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryTransport for Wales3h 1m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 7m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryTransport for Wales3h 7m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 15m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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.

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  • Distance: 133.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 10m

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

You can take a train from Barnsley to Shrewsbury via Sheffield and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 11m.

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