The average train between Barnsley and Cheltenham takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnsley to Cheltenham. 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 Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnsley is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 10:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Barnsley to Cheltenham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barnsley station.
Barnsley to Cheltenham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Barnsley to Cheltenham train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Barnsley and Cheltenham is 187.8 km. The road distance is 223 km.
You can take a train from Barnsley to Cheltenham Spa via Sheffield in around 3h 9m.