The average train between Reading and Barnsley takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading 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 every 4 hours between Reading and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 5:45 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 9:02 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Barnsley station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
Reading to Barnsley train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Barnsley train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Reading to Barnsley train tickets online with Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Reading and Barnsley is 235.4 km. The road distance is 296 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Sheffield every 3 hours. Tickets cost £85–130 and the journey takes 2h 42m.