4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bath to Barnsley
Cheapest price
£89
Average price
£101
Fastest journey
4 h 46 m
Average duration
5 h 25 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
249 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bath to Barnsley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bath to Barnsley will cost around £101 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £89.
Of the 5 trains that leave Bath for Barnsley every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 249 km distance in an average of 5 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 46 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 55 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 Bath to Barnsley
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bath to Barnsley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, and a train costs an average of £65.
Distance: 249 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£104 Average Price | £30 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 55m Average total duration 16h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bath to Barnsley train times
The table below shows live departures for Bath to Barnsley trains for tomorrow, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 06:58 Bath | 5h22 | 12:20 Barnsley | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bath to Barnsley
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Trains from Bath to Barnsley run on average 2 times per day, taking around 4h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £65 but you can travel from only £29 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:23, the last at 20:00. The fastest train covers the 249 km distance in 5h 4m.
Distance 249 km |
Average train duration 4h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £65 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 5h 4m |
First train 05:23 |
Last train 20:00 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, first_great_western from Bath to Barnsley trainsEast Midlands Trains, first_great_western trains will get you between Bath and Barnsley from £29. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bath to Barnsley train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bath to Barnsley 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 Barnsley, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bath and Barnsley
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Fri: 05:30 - 20:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station. Connect to "GWR Free Station Wi-Fi."
- Type of shops available: Flower shop in subway
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Starbucks
- Dashi Bath
- Be At One
- Pumpkin Cafe Shop
- Taxi: Taxi Rank: Taxi rank is available at the station entrance. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Ramp access & staff assistance.
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 2.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc's
- Travelodge Bath Waterside
- The Z Hotel Bath
- The Royal Hotel
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1 and 2
- Mon - Fri: 05:30 - 20:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: At rear and side of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- The information office is located by Platform 1.
- Bus lines: 700, A4
- Train lines: Great Western Main Line, CrossCountry, South Western Railway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
ShoppingParkingATMAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- 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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