The cheapest and fastest trains from Nuneaton to Barnsley
Cheapest price
£44
Average price
£44
Fastest journey
2 h 7 m
Average duration
2 h 7 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
114 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nuneaton to Barnsley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nuneaton to Barnsley will cost around £44 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £44.
Of the 1 trains that leave Nuneaton 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 114 km distance in an average of 2 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 7 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 7 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 coach and train for Nuneaton to Barnsley
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nuneaton to Barnsley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £31.
Distance: 114 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£48 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 21m Average total duration 6h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Nuneaton to Barnsley train times
The table below shows live departures for Nuneaton to Barnsley trains for today, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 09:32 Nuneaton | 3h05 | 12:37 Barnsley | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:04 Nuneaton | 3h16 | 13:20 Barnsley | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:32 Nuneaton | 3h05 | 13:37 Barnsley | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:51 Nuneaton | 3h45 | 14:36 Barnsley | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nuneaton to Barnsley
Trains from Nuneaton to Barnsley run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:05, the last at 20:37. The fastest train covers the 114 km distance in 2h 7m.
Distance 114 km |
Average train duration 2h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 2h 7m |
First train 05:05 |
Last train 20:37 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Cross Country, West Midlands Trains from Nuneaton to Barnsley trainsAvanti West Coast, Cross Country, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Nuneaton and Barnsley from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Nuneaton to Barnsley train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nuneaton 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Nuneaton and Barnsley
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 09:00 - 21:00 None
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- 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 not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 05:30 - 23:30 Sunday 08:00 - 23:59
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Saturday 06:30-21:30 and Sunday 08:30-21:30. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1 (operated by a RADAR key) and Platform 6/7. A RADAR key is available from the Information Office next door to the toilet on Platform 1. Passengers in possession of a RADAR key can access the toilets at all times. The National key toilets are only available during Ticket Office opening hours for passengers who do not possess a RADAR key: Monday - Saturday 06:00-23:00 and Sunday 08:00-23:00. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: On site at the front of 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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