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Trip Overview

The average bus between Retford and Barnsley takes 2h 2m and the fastest bus takes 1h 39m. The bus service runs several times per day from Retford 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.

2h 2m
Duration
37 mi
Distance
£8
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Line 99 bus, bus

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  1. Take the bus from Retford Bus Station to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1bus bus 99
  2. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/A11 to Sheffield Road/West Waybus bus X19
1h 50m
£6–10

Retford to Barnsley bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Retford and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Retford is at 5:50 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 7:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1 and take an average of 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsGlobe Coaches2h 3m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach Yorkshire2h 13m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach Yorkshire2h 19m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach Yorkshire1h 59m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach Yorkshire1h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach Yorkshire1h 39m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach Yorkshire2h 27m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach Yorkshire1h 57m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach Yorkshire1h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach Yorkshire2h 13m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach Yorkshire2h 19m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach Yorkshire1h 59m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach Yorkshire1h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach Yorkshire2h 13m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach Yorkshire2h 19m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach Yorkshire1h 59m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach Yorkshire1h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach Yorkshire2h 13m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach Yorkshire2h 19m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach Yorkshire1h 59m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach Yorkshire1h 59m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Retford 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.

Map of how to get from Retford to Barnsley.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 36.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 2m

What companies run services between Retford, England and Barnsley, England?

You can take a bus from Retford Bus Station to Sheffield Road/West Way via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1 and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/A11 in around 1h 50m.

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