The average train between Barnsley and Chester takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is an hourly train service from Barnsley to Chester. 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 Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnsley is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Chester at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Chester. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Chester station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Barnsley to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barnsley station.
Barnsley to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Crewe station.
Book your Barnsley to Chester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, East Midlands Railways and 3 other operators.
The distance between Barnsley and Chester is 101.6 km. The road distance is 158 km.
You can take a train from Barnsley to Chester via Sheffield, Stockport, and Crewe in around 2h 53m.