Train Holyhead to Barnsley from £83 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Holyhead and Barnsley takes 4h 55m and the fastest train takes 4h 30m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

4h 55m
Duration: 182 mi
Distance: £83
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 40m

£67–127

Holyhead to Barnsley train times

Trains run hourly between Holyhead and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 8:02 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 5:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

8:00 AM → 12:37 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 1:38 PM
4h 33m • 2 changes
10:02 AM → 2:38 PM
4h 36m • 2 changes
11:01 AM → 3:38 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

4:57 AM → 9:38 AM
4h 41m • 2 changes
5:58 AM → 10:38 AM
4h 40m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 11:38 AM
4h 38m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 12:37 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

4:56 AM → 9:38 AM
4h 42m • 2 changes
5:59 AM → 10:38 AM
4h 39m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 11:38 AM
4h 38m • 2 changes
8:01 AM → 12:37 PM
4h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 24, 2026

7:40 AM → 12:36 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
2:30 PM → 7:00 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, May 25, 2026

4:57 AM → 9:38 AM
4h 41m • 2 changes
5:58 AM → 10:38 AM
4h 40m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 11:38 AM
4h 38m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 12:37 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
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