There are 3 ways to get from Barnsley to Cheltenham by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Sheffield to Cheltenham Spatrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
3h 6m£60–166Drive 140.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Barnsley to Cheltenhamcar 140.5 mi
2h 33m£35–50Bus
- Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Arle Court Transport Hubbus 100 / ...
5h 59m£37–53
Barnsley to Cheltenham by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Cheltenham is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Cheltenham is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street and arriving at Arle Court Transport Hub via Meadowhall Interchange/A2 and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Barnsley and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
The distance between Barnsley and Cheltenham is 139 miles. The road distance is 141.4 miles.
The best way to get from Barnsley to Cheltenham without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £60 - £170.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Barnsley to Cheltenham, including transfers.
Barnsley to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 station.
Barnsley to Cheltenham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Sheffield station.
The best way to get from Barnsley to Cheltenham is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £60 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 5h 59m.
What companies run services between Barnsley, England and Cheltenham, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Sheffield to Cheltenham Spa hourly. Tickets cost £55–160 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street to Arle Court Transport Hub via Meadowhall Interchange/A4, Meadowhall Interchange/A2, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 5h 59m.
Train from Sheffield to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–160
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £55–85
- 1st Class
- £110–160
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Arle Court Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Barnsley to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Barnsley to Cheltenham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Cheltenham is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Barnsley to Cheltenham.
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