The average train between Barnsley and Wales takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnsley to Wales. 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 Wales. 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 Wales at 7:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Barnsley to Wales? 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 Wales. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Wales station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Barnsley to Wales train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sheffield station.
Barnsley to Wales train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Barnsley to Wales train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Barnsley and Wales is 205.9 km. The road distance is 320 km.
You can take a train from Barnsley to Cardiff Central via Sheffield and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 43m.