Barnsley to Cardiff by train
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Overview: trains from Barnsley to Cardiff
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Train travel between Barnsley and Cardiff: train ticket prices
Cost of train tickets from Barnsley to Cardiff:
Cheapest tickets: £103.10
Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:
Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:
Tickets go on sale 5 months in advance.
Train schedule for travel between Barnsley and Cardiff
While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 51 trains make this journey of 259 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Barnsley is at 05:23 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 23:52.
During the weekend, 06:22 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 23:06 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 10 minutes.
Train travel time and distance from Barnsley to Cardiff
Trains can complete this route in as little as 3 hours and 54 minutes. The total distance travelled is 259 kilometres.
Booking Barnsley to Cardiff trains in advance
Booking your Barnsley to Cardiff tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 5 months before departure.
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Further insights on trains from Barnsley to Cardiff
Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Cardiff city guide.
FAQs about the train journey from Barnsley to Cardiff
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The total distance between Barnsley and Cardiff by train is 259 kilometres.
The cheapest fare on this route is £103.10. If you book 30 days in advance, tickets cost about . If booked 7 days in advance, the cost is typically .
Tickets for this route become available 5 months before the travel date.
The fastest jouney takes 3 hours and 54 minutes.
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