There are 2 ways to get from Swindon to Barnsley by train or car
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Swindon to Barnsley by train
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The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Barnsley is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Swindon to Barnsley is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Barnsley via Cheltenham Spa and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Swindon and Barnsley is 181 miles. The road distance is 163.8 miles.
The best way to get from Swindon to Barnsley without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £70 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Swindon to Barnsley, including transfers.
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 Cheltenham Spa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Barnsley is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Swindon to Barnsley.
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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 37m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–80
- Website
- Cross Country
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