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Cardiff to Barnsley trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Barnsley takes 4h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff 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.

4h 37m
Duration
201 mi
Distance
£126
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

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4h 1m
£102–150

Cardiff to Barnsley train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cardiff and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 5:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Derby and take an average of 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 200.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Barnsley via Derby and Sheffield in around 4h 1m.

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