The average bus between Barnsley and Cardiff takes 9h 52m and the fastest bus takes 5h 51m. The bus service runs several times per day from Barnsley to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Barnsley and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 9:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnsley is at 8:48 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Meadowhall Interchange/A4 and take an average of 9h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Barnsley to Cardiff? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Cardiff station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.
Barnsley to Cardiff bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 station.
Barnsley to Cardiff bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
The distance between Barnsley and Cardiff is 257.2 km. The road distance is 319 km.
You can take a bus from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street to Sophia Gardens via Meadowhall Interchange/A4, Meadowhall Interchange/A2, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 19m.