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Swansea to Barnsley trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Swansea and Barnsley takes 5h 44m 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.

5h 44m
Duration
254 mi
Distance
£130
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Swansea to Barnsley train times

Trains run hourly between Swansea and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 3:56 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 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 40m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 40m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 40m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 3m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 5m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 9m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 3m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 5m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 9m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 3m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 5m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 9m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited6h 6m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 10m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 9m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 15m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from Swansea to Barnsley.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 253.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Barnsley, England?

You can take a train from Swansea to Barnsley via Bristol Parkway and Sheffield in around 5h 34m.

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