How much is a train ticket from Barnsley to Cardiff?

The cheapest fare on this route is €123.15. If you book 30 days in advance, tickets cost about . If booked 7 days in advance, the cost is typically .

How far in advance can I book my Barnsley to Cardiff train tickets?

Tickets for this route become available 5 months before the travel date.

How long does it take to get from Barnsley to Cardiff?

The fastest jouney takes 3 hours and 54 minutes.

Barnsley to Cardiff by train

Q: How far is the journey from Barnsley to Cardiff by train?

The total distance between Barnsley and Cardiff by train is 259 kilometres.

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Overview: trains from Barnsley to Cardiff

Find the key information for travelling by train from Barnsley to Cardiff, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:23 View journey

Last train 23:52 View journey

Avg changes 2

Fastest journey 3hr 54m View journey

Distance (km) 259

Trains / day 51 View all

Cheapest journey €123.15 View journey

Avg journey time 4hr 35m

Train operators 13

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Train travel between Barnsley and Cardiff: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Barnsley to Cardiff:

Cheapest tickets: €123.15
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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