What is the cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Barnsley?

The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Barnsley is to bus which costs £25 - £60 and takes 7h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Barnsley?

The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Barnsley is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Aberystwyth and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and arriving at Sheffield Road/West Way via Birmingham Coach Station and Meadowhall Interchange/C4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Aberystwyth and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Barnsley via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

How far is it from Aberystwyth to Barnsley?

The distance between Aberystwyth and Barnsley is 216 miles. The road distance is 160.7 miles.

How do I travel from Aberystwyth to Barnsley without a car?

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Barnsley without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs £45 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Aberystwyth to Barnsley?

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Aberystwyth to Barnsley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Barnsley bus from?

Aberystwyth to Barnsley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Barnsley train from?

Aberystwyth to Barnsley train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.

Train or bus from Aberystwyth to Barnsley?

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Barnsley is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs £45 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £60 and takes 7h 49m.

Where does the Aberystwyth to Barnsley bus arrive?

Aberystwyth to Barnsley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Aberystwyth to Barnsley train arrive?

Aberystwyth to Barnsley train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Aberystwyth to Barnsley?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Barnsley is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Aberystwyth to Barnsley.

How do I get a train ticket from Aberystwyth to Barnsley?

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Where can I stay near Barnsley?

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Aberystwyth to Barnsley - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Barnsley by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New StreetAberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to SheffieldReading - Newcastle / ...
5h 11m
£46–126
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Station409
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2131 / ...
7h 49m
£26–60
Drive 159.8 mi
1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Barnsley159.8 mi
3h 23m
£40–58
Train via Shrewsbury
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Stockport
3. Take the train from Stockport to Sheffield
5h 25m
£37–107

Aberystwyth to Barnsley by train

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5h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 214.6 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Barnsley, England?

You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Barnsley via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Sheffield Road/West Way via Birmingham Coach Station and Meadowhall Interchange/C4 in around 7h 49m.

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