Barnsley to Reading by train
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Overview: trains from Barnsley to Reading
Find the key information for travelling by train from Barnsley to Reading, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.
Going from Barnsley to Reading by train
About to set off from Barnsley to Reading by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.
Cost of train travel from Barnsley to Reading
Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Barnsley to Reading:
Cheapest ticket: £91.50
Pricing when booking a month in advance:
Pricing when booking a week in advance:
Comparing train prices with Rail Europe
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Train times for travel between Barnsley and Reading
If you are taking the train from Barnsley to Reading, you will have 26 trains each day (with a departure every 24 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 05:23. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 21:12. On weekends, the first train departs at 05:52, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 23:06.
How long does the train from Barnsley to Reading take?
The shortest journey time on this route is 3 hours and 23 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 236 kilometres.
How early can you book train tickets from Barnsley to Reading?
Tickets on this route typically go on sale 4 months in advance. Booking early gives you access to the most competitive prices and ample seating options.
Making the most of your trip to Reading
For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Reading.
FAQs about the train journey from Barnsley to Reading
Want to know more about your journey from Barnsley to Reading? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The train journey between Barnsley and Reading spans 236 kilometres.
The cheapest fare on this route is £91.50. If you book 30 days in advance, tickets cost about . If booked 7 days in advance, the cost is typically .
You can purchase tickets for this route 4 months in advance.
The fastest journey by train is 3 hours and 23 minutes.
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