The cheapest and fastest trains from Cheltenham to Barnsley
Cheapest price
£74
Average price
£74
Fastest journey
2 h 50 m
Average duration
2 h 50 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
188 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cheltenham to Barnsley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cheltenham to Barnsley will cost around £74 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £74.
Of the 1 trains that leave Cheltenham for Barnsley 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 188 km distance in an average of 2 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 50 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.


Live departures
Cheltenham to Barnsley train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:14 Cheltenham | 2h48 | 10:02 Barnsley | 1 change | |
![]() | 07:40 Cheltenham | 2h22 | 10:02 Barnsley | 2 changes | |
![]() | 08:15 Cheltenham | 2h47 | 11:02 Barnsley | 1 change | |
![]() | 09:15 Cheltenham | 2h47 | 12:02 Barnsley | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:15 Cheltenham | 2h47 | 13:02 Barnsley | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cheltenham to Barnsley
Distance 188 km |
Average train duration 2h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £57 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 50m |
First train 05:51 |
Last train 20:12 |
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popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cheltenham and Barnsley
- 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible from Queens Road.
- The Railway Inn
- The Coconut Tree
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £0.50
- Queens Hotel Cheltenham
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cheltenham
- Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cheltenham
- Located near the main entrance
- 300 places, covered
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- The station has a main concourse with ticketing facilities and waiting areas, with platforms accessible via lifts and stairs.
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside the station
- 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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