How to travel from Westbury to Barnsley by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Westbury to Barnsley? Look no further.
You'll usually find 10 trains per day running between Westbury and Barnsley, which usually take 6 hours 18 minutes to complete the 161 miles (259 km) journey. It can take as little as 4 hours 46 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 Barnsley by train, you'll just need to make 2 changes along the way. Great Western Railway, East Midlands Railway or CrossCountry 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 – we'll show you how much you can save on train tickets from Westbury to Barnsley if you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Barnsley? 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.
FAQs about the train journey from Westbury to Barnsley
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Cheap train tickets from Westbury to Barnsley
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Westbury to Barnsley is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
Split your tickets
Download our app to find split tickets — courtesy of SplitSave, our handy feature which 'splits' your train tickets where possible to find you a better deal. Learn more about the clever tech behind split tickets, and how to spot SplitSave discounts in our app.
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.