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

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Aberdeen is to bus via Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street which costs £30 - £60 and takes 10h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Aberdeen is to train and fly which takes 5h 29m and costs £80 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Barnsley and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Aberdeen station. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street and arriving at Union Square Bus Station via Meadowhall Interchange/B1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Barnsley and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Barnsley and arriving at Aberdeen via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

How far is it from Barnsley to Aberdeen?

The distance between Barnsley and Aberdeen is 386 miles. The road distance is 336.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnsley to Aberdeen without a car is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs £140 - £470.

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

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Barnsley to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Aberdeen bus from?

Barnsley to Aberdeen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Aberdeen train from?

Barnsley to Aberdeen train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barnsley station.

Train or bus from Barnsley to Aberdeen?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Aberdeen is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs £140 - £470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 10h 20m.

Where does the Barnsley to Aberdeen bus arrive?

Barnsley to Aberdeen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.

Where does the Barnsley to Aberdeen train arrive?

Barnsley to Aberdeen train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Barnsley to Aberdeen?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Aberdeen is 337 miles. It takes approximately 6h 15m to drive from Barnsley to Aberdeen.

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

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Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

There are 672+ hotels available in Aberdeen.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Barnsley to Aberdeen 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 Barnsley to Leedstrain Sheffield - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Aberdeentrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
7h 25m
£146–468
Bus via Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Union Square Bus Stationbus Ukn11
10h 29m
£33–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Aberdeen Bus Stationbus Ukn11
10h 20m
£34–61
Drive 334.6 mi
1. Drive from Barnsley to Aberdeencar 334.6 mi
6h 15m
£82–118
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
5h 29m
£82–221
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
7h 55m
£131–478
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
5h 50m
£118–331
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LBA - ABZ
8h 23m
£72–200
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Aberdeentrain
7h 34m
£119–304

Barnsley to Aberdeen by train

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7h 25mAverage Duration

£146Cheapest Price

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Distance: 383.9 mi
Duration: 7h 25m

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

You can take a train from Barnsley to Aberdeen via Leeds in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Aberdeen Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 9h.

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