The cheapest and fastest trains from Barnsley to Gloucester
Cheapest price
£120
Average price
£120
Fastest journey
3 h 3 m
Average duration
3 h 3 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
194 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barnsley to Gloucester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barnsley to Gloucester will cost around £120 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £120.
Of the 1 trains that leave Barnsley for Gloucester every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 194 km distance in an average of 3 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 3 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 3 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.
15:103h03Barnsley18:13Gloucester£1201One-way0 changes
15:103h03Barnsley18:13Gloucester£1201One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Barnsley to Gloucester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barnsley to Gloucester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £32.
Distance: 194 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£85 Average Price | £39 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 40m Average total duration 9h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Barnsley to Gloucester train times
The table below shows live departures for Barnsley to Gloucester trains for today, Sunday 17 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 21:40 Barnsley | 11h45 | 9:25 Gloucester | 1 change | |
| Monday 18 May | |||||
![]() | 15:10 Barnsley | 3h03 | 18:13 Gloucester | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Barnsley to Gloucester by coach or train
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Why should you book Barnsley to Gloucester trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs CrossCountry?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for CrossCountry, but also compare tickets for the likes of Northern Trains Limited to find the best option for your trip from Barnsley to Gloucester.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Barnsley to Gloucester.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Barnsley to Gloucester
Trains from Barnsley to Gloucester run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £32 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:51, the last at 19:49. The fastest train covers the 194 km distance in 3h 3m.
Distance 194 km |
Average train duration 2h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 3m |
First train 5:51 |
Last train 19:49 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Northern Trains Limited from Barnsley to Gloucester trainsCrossCountry, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Barnsley and Gloucester from £22. 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 Gloucester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barnsley to Gloucester 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 Gloucester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Barnsley and Gloucester
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 19:30 Sunday 09:00 - 20:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A station - step free access available to all platforms with liftbridge to link platforms
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- 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
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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