The average train between Newbury and Barnsley takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Newbury 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 every 3 hours between Newbury and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 12:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Newbury is at 6:12 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 10:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Newbury 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 Newbury to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Newbury station and arriving at Barnsley station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
Newbury to Barnsley train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Newbury to Barnsley train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Newbury to Barnsley train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Newbury and Barnsley is 239.1 km. The road distance is 323 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Sheffield every 3 hours. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 2h 43m.