The average bus between Gateshead and Barnsley takes 4h 2m and the fastest bus takes 3h 21m. The bus service runs several times per day from Gateshead to Barnsley. 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 every 4 hours between Gateshead and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 2:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Gateshead is at 2:45 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 6:25 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Gateshead to Barnsley? 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 Gateshead to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Gateshead station and arriving at Barnsley station via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
Gateshead to Barnsley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne station.
Gateshead to Barnsley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange station.
The distance between Gateshead and Barnsley is 157.2 km. The road distance is 217 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange every 4 hours. Tickets cost £12–20 and the journey takes 2h 55m.