The average train between Holyhead and Barnsley takes 4h 37m and the fastest train takes 4h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Holyhead 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 twice daily between Holyhead and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 2:30 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 7:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Oxford Road and take an average of 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Holyhead station and arriving at Barnsley station via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
Holyhead to Barnsley train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Barnsley train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Holyhead to Barnsley train tickets online with Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Holyhead and Barnsley is 210.3 km. The road distance is 293 km.
You can take a train from Holyhead to Barnsley via Manchester Oxford Road and Sheffield in around 4h 46m.