The average train between Barnsley and Swindon takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnsley to Swindon. 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 Swindon. 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 Swindon at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Barnsley to Swindon? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Swindon station via Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
Barnsley to Swindon train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sheffield station.
Barnsley to Swindon train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Swindon station.
Book your Barnsley to Swindon train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Barnsley and Swindon is 222.4 km. The road distance is 292 km.
You can take a train from Barnsley to Swindon via Sheffield and Cheltenham Spa in around 4h 49m.