The average train between Barnsley and Holyhead takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run 4 times a day between Barnsley and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 8:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnsley is at 9:39 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 2:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


4h 24m • 2 changes


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4h 38m • 2 changes
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4h 54m • 2 changes


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4h 32m • 2 changes


4h 38m • 2 changes
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4h 52m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Holyhead station via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
Barnsley to Holyhead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sheffield station.
Barnsley to Holyhead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Barnsley to Holyhead train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Barnsley and Holyhead is 210.3 km. The road distance is 293 km.
You can take a train from Barnsley to Holyhead via Sheffield and Manchester Oxford Road in around 5h 35m.