Chesterfield to Barnsley by train

Going from Chesterfield to Barnsley by train

About to set off from Chesterfield to Barnsley 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.

Train cost for travel between Chesterfield and Barnsley

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is £8.10, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 5 and a half months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

• Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

• Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

• Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

• Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

• Are an even greener travel option than high speed

• Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Train times for travel between Chesterfield and Barnsley

If you are taking the train from Chesterfield to Barnsley, you will have 26 trains each day (with a departure every 54 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 06:25. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 21:55. On weekends, the first train departs at 06:54, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 22:16.

Train travel time and distance from Chesterfield to Barnsley

Trains can complete this route in as little as 41 minutes. The total distance travelled is 35 kilometres.

When are tickets between Chesterfield and Barnsley available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Chesterfield and Barnsley can be purchased 5 and a half months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Making the most of your trip to Barnsley

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Barnsley.