1,000+ travel companies
1,000+ travel companies
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
4.942K ratings
Google Play
4.6136K reviews
The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff to Barnsley
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£62
Average price
£98
Fastest journey
4 h 8 m
Average duration
4 h 52 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
257 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Barnsley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Barnsley will cost around £98 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £62.
Fast trains
Of the 3 trains that leave Cardiff for Barnsley 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 257 km distance in an average of 4 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 37 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.
03:325h37
Cardiff09:09Barnsley
£621One-way
0 changes
04:494h50
Cardiff09:39Barnsley
£631One-way
0 changes
04:544h08
Cardiff09:02Barnsley
£1711One-way
0 changes
04:544h08
Cardiff09:02Barnsley
£1711One-way
0 changes
04:494h50
Cardiff09:39Barnsley
£631One-way
0 changes
03:325h37
Cardiff09:09Barnsley
£621One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cardiff to Barnsley
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Barnsley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, and a train costs an average of £62.
Distance: 257 km
Compare train with
| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£83 Average Price | £36 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 25m Average total duration 7h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Cardiff to Barnsley train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 00:45
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:46 Cardiff | 4h53 | 09:39 Barnsley | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04:49 Cardiff | 4h50 | 09:39 Barnsley | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Cardiff to Barnsley by train or coach
Thu
06 Nov
06 Nov
Fri
07 Nov
07 Nov
Sat
08 Nov
08 Nov
Sun
09 Nov
09 Nov
Mon
10 Nov
10 Nov
Tue
11 Nov
11 Nov
Wed
12 Nov
12 Nov
Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff to Barnsley
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Cardiff to Barnsley run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £62 but you can travel from only £34 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £34
Distance 257 km |
Average train duration 3h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £62 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 4h 8m |
First train 04:32 |
Last train 20:00 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £34
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western from Cardiff to Barnsley trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Cardiff and Barnsley from £34. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
CrossCountry
About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 8m
Cheapest Price
£160
CrossCountry frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone
Cross Country
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 13m
Cheapest Price
£193
Cross Country frequency
5 a day
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 54m
Cheapest Price
£202
first_great_western frequency
11 a day
FAQs: Cardiff to Barnsley train
FAQs: Travel by train from Cardiff to Barnsley easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cardiff to Barnsley.
The train distance from Cardiff to Barnsley is 257 km.
Booking trains from Cardiff to Barnsley in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Cardiff to Barnsley covers a distance of 257 km and takes approximately 4h 8m. Trains run 4 per day.
The first train from Cardiff to Barnsley leaves at 4:32.
The last train from Cardiff to Barnsley departs at 20:00.
The cost of a train ticket from Cardiff to Barnsley can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £62, while the average price tends to be around £83.
Trains from Cardiff to Barnsley run approximately 4 times per day.
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Barnsley is by coach, costing approximately £34.
To get from Cardiff to Barnsley, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The train station in Cardiff that goes to Barnsley is Cardiff Central (CDF), and it arrives at Barnsley station (BNY).
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Cardiff to Barnsley.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Cardiff to Barnsley.
Yes, you can take the train from Cardiff to Barnsley.
There is no night train service from Cardiff to Barnsley.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff and Barnsley
Cardiff
Barnsley
The major train station for departures in Cardiff is Cathays. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cathays for your trip from Cardiff to Barnsley.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 07:30 - 18:30 Saturday 09:30 - 15:30 Sunday Closed
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B3. While both platforms are step-free, there is no facility for wheelchair users, mobility scooter users or persons with reduced mobility to cross between Platform 1 and 2 due to a steep footbridge. Customers who have travelled from the Valleys and wish to access the University or the Civic Centre are advised to travel to Queen Street station, change onto a North-bound service and alight at Cathays on the return service.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) take cash, and major debit and credit cards. The machine on the Cardiff-bound platform is only available during staffing hours. The machine on the Pontypridd-bound platform is available all the time.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Hotel
- Travelodge
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Cathays
- Onward travel information: The nearest bus stop is on Park Place
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stops adjacent to the Cardiff University Students' Union on Park Place
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDining
ATM
TaxisAccessibility
WCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
Parking
- Car Park: Brewery Car park
Dining
- Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
- Pret a Manger
- Tesco Express
Taxis
- Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
Accessibility
- There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 to 8. The National Key toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key/Accessible toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key and are only available during staffing hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
- Clayton Hotel Cardiff
- Cardiff Marriott Hotel
- Travelodge Cardiff Central
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
Ticket Office
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: East end of platforms 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 6 and 7 - also at the front and rear of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Cardiff Central
- Commuter rail lines: City Line, Rhondda Line, Rhymney Line, Valley Line, South Wales Main Line
- Train lines: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance)
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B2. Step free access to Platform 1 (to Cardiff) from Leckwith Road. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Radyr) Leckwith Road via a ramp with a steep gradient
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The bicycle stands can be found on Platform 1 (to Cardiff).
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Ninian Park
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the station entrance on Leckwith Road close to traffic lights
The major train station for arrivals in Barnsley is Barnsley. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Barnsley for your journey to Barnsley from Cardiff.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingATMAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:00 - 19:30 Sunday 08:45 - 19:00
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on both platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Barnsley
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the layby on Schwabisch Gmund Way next to the booking office
Most popular train connections from Cardiff
More options for your journey from Cardiff to Barnsley
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Most popular trains to and from Barnsley and Cardiff
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
