The average train between Barnsley and Swansea takes 5h 25m and the fastest train takes 4h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnsley to Swansea. 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 Swansea. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnsley is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Swansea at 2:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Barnsley to Swansea? 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 Swansea. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Swansea station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
Barnsley to Swansea train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sheffield station.
Barnsley to Swansea train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Swansea station.
Book your Barnsley to Swansea train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Barnsley and Swansea is 271.3 km. The road distance is 411 km.
You can take a train from Barnsley to Swansea via Sheffield and Bristol Parkway in around 5h 51m.