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

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Aberystwyth is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 8h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Barnsley and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Meadowhall Interchange/A2 and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Barnsley and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Barnsley and arriving at Aberystwyth via Sheffield and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

How far is it from Barnsley to Aberystwyth?

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

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

The best way to get from Barnsley to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs £75 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Barnsley to Aberystwyth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Aberystwyth bus from?

Barnsley to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 station.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Aberystwyth train from?

Barnsley to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Sheffield station.

Train or bus from Barnsley to Aberystwyth?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 8h 21m.

Where does the Barnsley to Aberystwyth bus arrive?

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

Where does the Barnsley to Aberystwyth train arrive?

Barnsley to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Barnsley to Aberystwyth?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Aberystwyth is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Barnsley to Aberystwyth.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Barnsley to Aberystwyth by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
5h 57m
£75–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
8h 21m
£36–60
Drive 159.8 mi
1. Drive from Barnsley to Aberystwythcar 159.8 mi
3h 25m
£40–58
Train via Shrewsbury
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Stockporttrain
2. Take the train from Stockport to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
6h 10m
£62–114
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Chestertrain
3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1bus T3 / ...
4. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus T2
9h 57m
£49–89

Barnsley to Aberystwyth by train

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Distance: 214.7 mi
Duration: 5h 57m

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

You can take a train from Barnsley to Aberystwyth via Sheffield and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Meadowhall Interchange/A4, Meadowhall Interchange/A2, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 21m.

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