The average train between Swindon and Barnsley takes 5h 2m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Swindon 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 Swindon and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swindon is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 10:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Cheltenham Spa and take an average of 5h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Swindon to Barnsley? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Barnsley station via Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
Swindon to Barnsley train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Barnsley train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Swindon to Barnsley train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Swindon and Barnsley is 222.4 km. The road distance is 289 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Barnsley via Cheltenham Spa and Sheffield in around 4h 35m.