The average train between Gloucester and Barnsley takes 3h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Gloucester 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 Gloucester and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 8:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Gloucester to Barnsley? 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 Gloucester to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Gloucester station and arriving at Barnsley station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
Gloucester to Barnsley train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to Barnsley train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Gloucester to Barnsley train tickets online with Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Gloucester and Barnsley is 194.2 km. The road distance is 230 km.
You can take a train from Gloucester to Barnsley via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield in around 3h.