The average train between Oxford and Barnsley takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Oxford 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 Oxford and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 7:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oxford is at 7:11 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 10:02 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Barnsley station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Oxford to Barnsley train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.
Oxford to Barnsley train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Oxford to Barnsley train tickets online with Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Oxford and Barnsley is 200.5 km. The road distance is 252 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Oxford to Sheffield every 3 hours. Tickets cost £75–110 and the journey takes 2h 14m.