The average train between Wales and Barnsley takes 4h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Wales 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 Wales and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wales is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 8:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Wales 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 Wales to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Wales station and arriving at Barnsley station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
Wales to Barnsley train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Wales to Barnsley train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Wales to Barnsley train tickets online with Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Wales and Barnsley is 205.9 km. The road distance is 320 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Barnsley via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield in around 4h 4m.