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Trip Overview

The average train between Barnsley and Holyhead takes 5h 18m and the fastest train takes 4h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnsley to Holyhead. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 18m
Duration
182 mi
Distance
£76
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Barnsley to Holyhead train times

Trains run hourly between Barnsley and Holyhead. 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 Holyhead at 9:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 5h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales5h 11m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales11h 12m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales9h 53m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales5h 24m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales4h 54m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales4h 28m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales4h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales5h 24m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales4h 54m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales4h 28m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales4h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales5h 18m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales4h 40m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales4h 28m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales4h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales5h 27m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales10h 32m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales5h 24m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales4h 54m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales4h 28m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales4h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales5h 24m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales4h 54m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales4h 28m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales4h 28m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Barnsley to Holyhead? 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.

Map of how to get from Barnsley to Holyhead.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 182.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

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

You can take a train from Barnsley to Holyhead via Sheffield and Manchester Oxford Road in around 5h 33m.

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