Barnsley to Chester Trains

Barnsley to Chester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Barnsley and Chester takes 2h 53m 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.

2h 53m

Duration

98 mi

Distance

£41

Average price

Hourly

Frequency

Barnsley to Chester train times

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 11:49 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

8:22 PM → 12:39 AM
Arrives next day
4h 17m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:22 AM → 8:42 AM
3h 20m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 9:42 AM
2h 42m • 3 changes
7:25 AM → 10:06 AM
2h 41m • 3 changes
8:14 AM → 10:42 AM
2h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

10:41 AM → 12:55 PM
2h 14m • 3 changes
11:41 AM → 1:54 PM
2h 13m • 3 changes
12:07 PM → 2:48 PM
2h 41m • 3 changes
12:43 PM → 3:05 PM
2h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:22 AM → 8:45 AM
3h 23m • 3 changes
6:46 AM → 9:42 AM
2h 56m • 3 changes
7:25 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 42m • 3 changes
8:12 AM → 10:41 AM
2h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:22 AM → 8:45 AM
3h 23m • 3 changes
6:46 AM → 9:42 AM
2h 56m • 3 changes
7:25 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 42m • 3 changes
8:12 AM → 10:41 AM
2h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:22 AM → 8:45 AM
3h 23m • 3 changes
6:46 AM → 9:42 AM
2h 56m • 3 changes
7:25 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 42m • 3 changes
8:12 AM → 10:41 AM
2h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

5:22 AM → 8:45 AM
3h 23m • 3 changes
6:46 AM → 9:42 AM
2h 56m • 3 changes
7:25 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 42m • 3 changes
8:12 AM → 10:41 AM
2h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

5:22 AM → 8:45 AM
3h 23m • 3 changes
6:46 AM → 9:42 AM
2h 56m • 3 changes
7:25 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 42m • 3 changes
8:12 AM → 10:41 AM
2h 29m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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