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How to get fromBarnsley to Cardiffby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain train Newcastle - Reading / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
    4h 42m
    £101–146

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Cardiff North Roadbus bus Uk078
    7h 40m
    £26–49

  3. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 131 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus 111 / ...
    7h 16m
    £36–89

  4. Drive 197.9 mi

    1. Drive from Barnsley to Cardiffcar car 197.9 mi
    3h 36m
    £49–71

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Barnsley to Leedstrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LBA - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 31m
    £78–268

Barnsley to Cardiff by train

Calendar103Weekly Trains
Duration4h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 198.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 42m

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

You can take a train from Barnsley to Cardiff Central via Sheffield and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street to Sophia Gardens via Meadowhall Interchange/A4, Meadowhall Interchange/A2, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 16m.

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