The average train between Bath and Barnsley takes 4h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Bath to Barnsley. 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 Bath and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 1:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Bath is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 5:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bath to Barnsley? 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 Bath to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Bath station and arriving at Barnsley station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
Bath to Barnsley train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bath to Barnsley train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Bath to Barnsley train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Bath and Barnsley is 249 km. The road distance is 309 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Sheffield hourly. Tickets cost £85–130 and the journey takes 2h 45m.