The average train between Coventry and Barnsley takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Coventry 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 Coventry and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 1:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Coventry is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 11:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Coventry to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Coventry station and arriving at Barnsley station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
Coventry to Barnsley train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Coventry to Barnsley train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Barnsley station.
Book your Coventry to Barnsley train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Coventry and Barnsley is 127.2 km. The road distance is 177 km.
You can take a train from Coventry to Barnsley via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield in around 2h 27m.