The average train between Barnsley and West Midlands takes 2h 6m and the fastest train takes 1h 51m. There is an hourly train service from Barnsley to West Midlands. 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 West Midlands. 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 West Midlands at 11:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 6m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Barnsley to West Midlands? 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 West Midlands. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Birmingham New Street station via Sheffield station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
Barnsley to West Midlands train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barnsley station.
Barnsley to West Midlands train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
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The distance between Barnsley and West Midlands is 121.1 km. The road distance is 148 km.
You can take a train from Barnsley to Smethwick Rolfe Street via Sheffield and Birmingham New Street in around 2h 24m.