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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Barnsley to Coventry
Cheapest price
£44
Average price
£63
Fastest journey
2 h 43 m
Average duration
2 h 48 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
127 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barnsley to Coventry is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barnsley to Coventry will cost around £63 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £44.
Of the 2 trains that leave Barnsley for Coventry every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 127 km distance in an average of 2 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 43 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 53 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 Coventry
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barnsley to Coventry among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £43.
Distance: 127 km
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£55 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 45m Average total duration 7h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Barnsley to Coventry train times
The table below shows live departures for Barnsley to Coventry trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 12 November. 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 | 2h53 | 07:44 Coventry | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:21 Barnsley | 2h43 | 11:04 Coventry | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Barnsley to Coventry
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Trains from Barnsley to Coventry run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £43 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:25, the last at 21:42. The fastest train covers the 127 km distance in 2h 27m.
Distance 127 km |
Average train duration 1h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £43 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 27m |
First train 05:25 |
Last train 21:42 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3) from Barnsley to Coventry trainsCrossCountry, Northern Rail (3) trains will get you between Barnsley and Coventry from £12. 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 Coventry train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barnsley to Coventry 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 Coventry, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Barnsley and Coventry
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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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Information Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 21:30 Saturday 05:30 - 20:45 Sunday 07:30 - 21:30
- Car Park: Warwick Road (Car Park 3)
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 2/3
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Yes , Located on platform 1 , these toilets are operated with a radar key
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle Hub off main concourse 144 spaces 59 cycle hoops at the end of platform 1 , 2x spaces per hoop = 118 spaces
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station.
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