There are 5 ways to get from Barnsley to Cardiff by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Sheffield to Bristol Parkwaytrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 37m£56–170Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk078
7h 40m£14–39Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
7h 15m£25–75Drive 197.9 mi
- Drive from Barnsley to Cardiffcar 197.9 mi
3h 36m£49–71Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 40m£49–164
Barnsley to Cardiff by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Cardiff is to bus which costs £13 - £40 and takes 7h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs £45 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Meadowhall Interchange/A2 and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Barnsley and arriving at Cardiff Central via Sheffield and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Barnsley and Cardiff is 211 miles. The road distance is 199 miles.
The best way to get from Barnsley to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £55 - £170.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Barnsley to Cardiff, including transfers.
Barnsley to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 station.
Barnsley to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Sheffield station.
The best way to get from Barnsley to Cardiff is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £55 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £25 - £75 and takes 7h 15m.
What companies run services between Barnsley, England and Cardiff, Wales?
You can take a train from Barnsley to Cardiff Central via Sheffield and Bristol Parkway in around 4h 37m. 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 15m.
Train from Sheffield to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–140
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £7–21
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–65
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–90
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–26
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Cardiff North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £10–30
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Barnsley to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Barnsley to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Cardiff is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Barnsley to Cardiff.
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