The average train between Worcester and Barnsley takes 3h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Worcester 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 2 hours between Worcester and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Worcester is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 8:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Worcester to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Worcester station and arriving at Barnsley station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
Worcester to Barnsley train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Worcester Foregate Street station.
Worcester to Barnsley train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Barnsley station.
Book your Worcester to Barnsley train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Worcester and Barnsley is 159.2 km. The road distance is 189 km.
You can take a train from Worcester Foregate Street to Barnsley via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield in around 2h 49m.