The average train between Swansea and Barnsley takes 5h 43m and the fastest train takes 5h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Swansea 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 Swansea and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 5:22 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 10:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Parkway and take an average of 5h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Swansea 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 Swansea to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Barnsley station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
Swansea to Barnsley train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Barnsley train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Swansea to Barnsley train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Swansea and Barnsley is 271.3 km. The road distance is 408 km.
You can take a train from Swansea to Barnsley via Bristol Parkway and Sheffield in around 5h 35m.