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

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Dunstable is to bus which costs £29 - £50 and takes 5h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Dunstable is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Barnsley and Dunstable?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Dunstable. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street and arriving at Asda via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Lake and Luton Station Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

How far is it from Barnsley to Dunstable?

The distance between Barnsley and Dunstable is 157 miles. The road distance is 140.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnsley to Dunstable without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £50 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Barnsley to Dunstable, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Dunstable bus from?

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

Train or bus from Barnsley to Dunstable?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Dunstable is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £50 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £50 and takes 5h 22m.

Where does the Barnsley to Dunstable bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barnsley to Dunstable?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Dunstable is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Barnsley to Dunstable.

Where can I stay near Dunstable?

There are 1348+ hotels available in Dunstable.

Barnsley to Dunstable - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to LutonSheffield - London St Pancras International
3h 36m
£51–152
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to LakeUk002
2. Take the bus from Lake to Luton Station Interchange230
5h 22m
£29–49
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Road/Taylor Row to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/A11X19
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Stevenage
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Luton Station Interchange100 / ...
3h 56m
£37–71
Drive 140 mi
1. Drive from Barnsley to Dunstable140 mi
2h 21m
£36–51
Train via Kettering
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Nottingham
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Kettering
3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton
3h 48m
£56–113

Barnsley to Dunstable by train and bus

2Weekly Services

3h 36mAverage Duration

£51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 156.4 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

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

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Sheffield to Luton twice a week. Tickets cost £45–140 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street to Asda via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Lake, and Luton Station Interchange in around 5h 22m.

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