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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Barnsley is to bus via Leeds City Bus Station which costs £30 - £60 and takes 10h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Barnsley is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Barnsley Interchange/A13 via Buchanan Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station and Wakefield Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Barnsley via Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

How far is it from Ayr to Barnsley?

The distance between Ayr and Barnsley is 346 miles. The road distance is 218.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Barnsley without a car is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs £120 - £380.

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

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Ayr to Barnsley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Barnsley bus from?

Ayr to Barnsley bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Barnsley train from?

Ayr to Barnsley train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.

Train or bus from Ayr to Barnsley?

The best way to get from Ayr to Barnsley is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs £120 - £380. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds City Bus Station, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 10h 37m.

Where does the Ayr to Barnsley bus arrive?

Ayr to Barnsley bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Ayr to Barnsley train arrive?

Ayr to Barnsley train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Ayr to Barnsley?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Barnsley is 219 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Ayr to Barnsley.

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

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Ayr to Barnsley - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Ayr to Barnsley by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain
4. Take the train from Leeds to Barnsleytrain
7h 6m
£126–373
Bus via Leeds City Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
10h 37m
£33–56
Drive 217.5 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Barnsleycar 217.5 mi
4h 26m
£53–77
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
6h 50m
£78–223
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Barnsleytrain Carlisle - Sheffield / ...
7h 46m
£44–81
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Uk010 / ...
11h 12m
£39–63
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain
5h 51m
£86–253
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane GLA - LBA
3. Take the train from Leeds to Barnsleytrain
8h 6m
£69–152
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain
7h 8m
£105–301

Ayr to Barnsley by train and foot

92Weekly Services

7h 6mAverage Duration

£126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 343.9 mi
Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Barnsley, England?

You can take a train from Ayr to Barnsley via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, and Leeds in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Barnsley Interchange/A13 via Buchanan Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, and Wakefield Bus Station in around 10h 37m.

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