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Cannon Hall Museum
Gallery and museum in Cannon Hall Park, showing fine and decorative arts in an elegant country house. A strong choice for art and interiors.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£3
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£3
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
15 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
15 m
Trains on 18 Sept
3
Distance
9 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chapeltown to Barnsley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chapeltown to Barnsley will cost around £3 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £3.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 3 trains from Chapeltown to Barnsley, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 9 km distance in an average of 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 15 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.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chapeltown to Barnsley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £3 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 45m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £3, while a coach costs an average of £5.
Distance: 9 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£3 Average Price Cheapest | £5 Average Price | £2 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
45m Average total duration Fastest 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Chapeltown to Barnsley:
A train is £2 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Chapeltown to Barnsley costing on average £5.
Other travel options to Barnsley take longer:
Coach takes on average 40m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (15m by train vs 19m by car). Tickets start at around £3 compared to roughly £2 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Northern Trains Limited.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Chapeltown to Barnsley trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 18:14 Chapeltown | 0h15 | 18:29 Barnsley | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:47 Chapeltown | 0h15 | 19:02 Barnsley | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Chapeltown to Barnsley run on average 6 times per day, taking around 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:22, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 9 km distance in 15m.
Distance 9 km |
Average train duration 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 15m |
First train 5:22 |
Last train 23:53 |
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Discover the best of Barnsley — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Barnsley trip today.
Gallery and museum in Cannon Hall Park, showing fine and decorative arts in an elegant country house. A strong choice for art and interiors.
Modern museum exploring Barnsley’s social and industrial story through interactive displays, archives and local objects in the town centre.
Working watermill museum where visitors can see traditional milling machinery and learn about rural industry beside the reservoir and park.
Large landscaped park around a country house, with lakes, gardens and walks. Popular for relaxed strolling and family visits in all seasons.
Historic park with woodland, open grass and routes to a folly viewpoint. A local favourite for walking and seeing a quieter side of Barnsley.
Town-centre square used for markets, events and seasonal displays. A practical starting point for exploring Barnsley’s civic and shopping core.
A South Yorkshire staple of cured beef, usually sliced for sandwiches or salads. It is closely associated with nearby Sheffield and widely eaten across Barnsley.
A rich fruit loaf flavoured with tea and spice, traditionally served sliced with butter. It is a classic Yorkshire bake found in local cafés and homes.
A crisp, flat oatcake or biscuit from Yorkshire, often eaten with Wensleydale cheese. It is a long-standing regional bakery favourite.
Well-known Barnsley steakhouse and grill serving steaks, burgers and hearty mains in a casual, family-friendly setting.
Popular Indian restaurant known for classic curries, tandoori dishes and dependable service in a comfortable town-centre setting.
Traditional pub and dining rooms in Cannon Hall with classic British dishes, Sunday roasts and a polished but relaxed country-house atmosphere.
Barnsley is generally cheaper than larger UK tourist cities, with lower dining and lodging costs and reasonably priced local transport.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up taxi fares. Cafes and pubs usually do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
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Barnsley Interchange -> The Glass Works Square, Barnsley
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chapeltown 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.

Most Chapeltown to Barnsley trains use the Chapeltown to Barnsley station pair. Use this guide to compare Chapeltown and Barnsley train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Chapeltown has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Chapeltown.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Chapeltown: Parking.
Available at Chapeltown: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Chapeltown: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. Level access to the Sheffield platform via the Asda car park. Access to Huddersfield platform via walkway from Sussex Road, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Barnsley has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
ATMs are available at Barnsley.
Ticket office support is available at Barnsley.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Barnsley: Parking, WC.
Available at Barnsley: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barnsley: 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.
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