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How to get fromCardiff to Barnsleyby train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Barnsley by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain train Reading - Leeds / ...
    4h 3m
    £82–129

  2. Drive  198.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Barnsleycar car 198.3 mi
    3h 35m
    £49–71

  3. Fly from Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane CWL - LBA
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Barnsleytrain train
    8h 13m
    £77–196

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Stockporttrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Stockport to Sheffieldtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
    4h 52m
    £70–121

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane BRS - LBA
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Barnsleytrain train
    7h 41m
    £76–160

Cardiff to Barnsley by train

Calendar100Weekly Trains
Duration4h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 199 mi
  • Duration: 4h 3m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Barnsley via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield in around 4h 3m.

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