The average train between Barnsley and Cardiff takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnsley to Cardiff. 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 Barnsley and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnsley is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Barnsley to Cardiff? 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 Barnsley to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Cardiff station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
Barnsley to Cardiff train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sheffield station.
Barnsley to Cardiff train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Barnsley to Cardiff train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Barnsley and Cardiff is 257.2 km. The road distance is 338 km.
You can take a train from Barnsley to Cardiff Central via Sheffield and Bristol Parkway in around 4h 36m.