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Swindon to Barnsley trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Swindon and Barnsley takes 5h 6m and the fastest train takes 4h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Swindon 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 6m
Duration
180 mi
Distance
£93
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Swindon to Barnsley train times

Trains run hourly between Swindon and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swindon is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 10:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Cheltenham Spa and take an average of 5h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 32m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 30m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 31m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 30m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 9m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 32m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 30m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 9m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 32m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 30m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 9m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 32m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 31m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Swindon 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 Swindon to Barnsley.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 179.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Swindon, England and Barnsley, England?

You can take a train from Swindon to Barnsley via Cheltenham Spa and Sheffield in around 4h 32m.

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