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Outbound fromBarnsley to Aberystwyth by train
It takes an average of 6h 46m to travel from Barnsley to Aberystwyth by train, over a distance of around 134 miles (216 km). There are normally 21 trains per day travelling from Barnsley to Aberystwyth and tickets for this journey start from £38.90 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:23 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:40 | |
| Departure station | Barnsley | |
| Arrival station | Aberystwyth | |
| Journey time | From 4h 59m | |
| Distance | 134 miles (216 km) | |
| Frequency | 21 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £38.90 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales |
How to travel from Barnsley to Aberystwyth by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Barnsley to Aberystwyth? Look no further.
You'll usually find 21 trains per day running between Barnsley and Aberystwyth, which usually take 6 hours 46 minutes to complete the 134 miles (216 km) journey. It can take as little as 4 hours 59 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Aberystwyth by train, you'll just need to make 2 changes along the way. Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales or East Midlands Railway are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Barnsley to Aberystwyth start from £38.90 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Aberystwyth? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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