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

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £19 - £70 and takes 6h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Barnsley and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Meadowhall Interchange/B1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Barnsley and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Barnsley and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Barnsley to Edinburgh?

The distance between Barnsley and Edinburgh is 258 miles. The road distance is 214.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnsley to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £45 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Barnsley to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Edinburgh train from?

Barnsley to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barnsley station.

Train or bus from Barnsley to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £45 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £70 and takes 6h 6m.

Where does the Barnsley to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Barnsley to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Barnsley to Edinburgh train arrive?

Barnsley to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Barnsley to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Edinburgh is 215 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Barnsley to Edinburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Barnsley to Edinburgh - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Barnsley to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Barnsley to LeedsSheffield - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 38m
£46–93
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkn11 / ...
6h 6m
£19–69
Drive 213.6 mi
1. Drive from Barnsley to Edinburgh213.6 mi
4h 7m
£54–78
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Leeds
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LBA - EDI
6h 16m
£76–183
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Barnsley to LeedsSheffield - Leeds / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station183 / ...
6h 54m
£22–83
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MAN - EDI
6h 14m
£80–210
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
4h 56m
£69–184
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
5h 46m
£73–254
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicester
2. Take the train from Leicester to Kettering
3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkway
4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
6h 34m
£70–259

Barnsley to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 256.1 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Barnsley, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Barnsley to Edinburgh Waverley via Leeds in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £16–45 and the journey takes 5h 25m. National Express also services this route 4 times a day.

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