The average train between Wolverhampton and Barnsley takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Wolverhampton 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 Wolverhampton and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wolverhampton is at 8:39 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 10:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Wolverhampton to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Wolverhampton station and arriving at Barnsley station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Wolverhampton to Barnsley train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Wolverhampton to Barnsley train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Barnsley station.
Book your Wolverhampton to Barnsley train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Wolverhampton and Barnsley is 115.5 km. The road distance is 168 km.
You can take a train from Wolverhampton to Barnsley via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield in around 2h 25m.