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

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Bournemouth is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £35 - £85 and takes 7h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Barnsley and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Lake and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Barnsley and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Barnsley and arriving at Bournemouth via Sheffield and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

How far is it from Barnsley to Bournemouth?

The distance between Barnsley and Bournemouth is 266 miles. The road distance is 240.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnsley to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs £50 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Barnsley to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Bournemouth bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Bournemouth train from?

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

Train or bus from Barnsley to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Bournemouth is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs £50 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which costs £35 - £85 and takes 7h 43m.

Where does the Barnsley to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Barnsley to Bournemouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lake station.

Where does the Barnsley to Bournemouth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barnsley to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Bournemouth is 241 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Barnsley to Bournemouth.

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

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Barnsley to Bournemouth - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Barnsley to Bournemouth by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New StreetNewcastle - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to BournemouthManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 58m
£54–229
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Birmingham Coach Station131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bournemouth Station160
9h 12m
£30–103
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Lake
2. Take the bus from Lake to Heathrow Central Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Station
7h 43m
£36–84
Drive 239.1 mi
1. Drive from Barnsley to Bournemouth239.1 mi
3h 58m
£60–87
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouth
4h 48m
£86–219
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Station
6h 11m
£78–290
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastle
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)NCL - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouth
6h 32m
£118–326

Barnsley to Bournemouth by train

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5h 58mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 264.7 mi
Duration: 5h 58m

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

You can take a train from Barnsley to Bournemouth via Sheffield and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street to Bournemouth Station via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Lake, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 43m.

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