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Swindon to Barnsley trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Swindon and Barnsley takes 5h 5m and the fastest train takes 4h 9m. 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.

5h 5m
Duration
180 mi
Distance
£87
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Swindon to Barnsley train times

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 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited10h 21m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited10h 49m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 30m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 9m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 32m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 30m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 9m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 32m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 30m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 9m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 32m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 30m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 9m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 32m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 30m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 9m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 32m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 33m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 32m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 32m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 31m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

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  • Distance: 179.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Swindon, England and Barnsley, England?

You can take a train from Swindon to Barnsley via Cheltenham Spa and Sheffield in around 4h 33m.

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