The average train between Chester and Barnsley takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is an hourly train service from Chester to Barnsley. 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 Chester and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Barnsley station via Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Chester to Barnsley train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Crewe station.
Chester to Barnsley train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Barnsley station.
Book your Chester to Barnsley train tickets online with Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express and 4 other operators.
The distance between Chester and Barnsley is 101.6 km. The road distance is 158 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Barnsley via Crewe, Stockport, and Sheffield in around 2h 41m.
