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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Barnsley to Bournemouth
Cheapest price
£93
Average price
£97
Fastest journey
5 h 54 m
Average duration
6 h 15 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
316 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barnsley to Bournemouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barnsley to Bournemouth will cost around £97 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £93.
Of the 3 trains that leave Barnsley for Bournemouth every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 316 km distance in an average of 6 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 54 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 29 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Barnsley to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Barnsley to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £41. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £41, and a train costs an average of £107.
Distance: 316 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£107 Average Price | £41 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 36m Average total duration Fastest 6h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 20m Average total duration 7h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Barnsley to Bournemouth train times
The table below shows live departures for Barnsley to Bournemouth trains for today, Thursday 12 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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 | 04:51 Barnsley | 6h21 | 11:12 Bournemouth | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04:58 Barnsley | 8h03 | 13:01 Bournemouth | 0 changesdirect | |
 | 09:00 Barnsley | 5h20 | 14:20 Bournemouth | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Barnsley to Bournemouth
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Trains from Barnsley to Bournemouth run on average 5 times per day, taking around 6h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £107 but you can travel from only £41 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:12, the last at 17:22. The fastest train covers the 316 km distance in 6h 6m.
Distance 316 km |
Average train duration 6h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £107 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 6h 6m |
First train 05:12 |
Last train 17:22 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Barnsley to Bournemouth trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Barnsley and Bournemouth from £41. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Barnsley to Bournemouth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barnsley to Bournemouth by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bournemouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Barnsley and Bournemouth
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- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:00 - 19:30 Sunday 08:45 - 19:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A Station, Scooter Friendly Station - This station is only staffed for some of the day. Assistance available during booking office hours. There are 2 platforms at the station which can be accessed via the lift with level access from station entrance. Accessible pick up and set down points. Lifts open for all train services.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: There is a 20p charge for the public toilet. Disabled customers can ring the bell to be allowed in free of charge.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on both platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the layby on Schwabisch Gmund Way next to the booking office
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Bike Rental- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:40 Saturday 05:40 - 20:40 Sunday 06:40 - 20:40
- Car Park: Premium
- Taxi: Yes
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B2 station. Level access to both sides of station from separate entrances. Long and steep ramped subway between platforms - up to 1:8 gradient Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on both platforms. The National key toilets are located on both platforms; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Southampton / Brockenhurst: Station entrance on Halfords side. To Poole: Station entrance on Asda side.
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