The average train between Nuneaton and Barnsley takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is an hourly train service from Nuneaton 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 Nuneaton and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nuneaton is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 5:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Leicester and take an average of 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Nuneaton to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Nuneaton station and arriving at Barnsley station via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
Nuneaton to Barnsley train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Nuneaton station.
Nuneaton to Barnsley train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Barnsley station.
Book your Nuneaton to Barnsley train tickets online with Cross Country, East Midlands Railways and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Nuneaton and Barnsley is 114.2 km. The road distance is 161 km.
You can take a train from Nuneaton to Barnsley via Leicester and Sheffield in around 2h 34m.