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 £24 - £45 and takes 6h 54m.

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 9m 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 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

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 47m.

How far is it from Barnsley to Edinburgh?

The distance between Barnsley and Edinburgh is 257 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 47m and costs £120 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m 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 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange 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 47m and costs £120 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £45 and takes 6h 54m.

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 9m 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?

There are 2634+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Barnsley to Edinburgh - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 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 Leedstrain Sheffield - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 47m
£121–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
6h 54m
£24–44
Drive 213.6 mi
1. Drive from Barnsley to Edinburghcar 213.6 mi
4h 9m
£53–77
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LBA - EDI
5h 49m
£85–210
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Carlisletrain Sheffield - Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 18m
£71–159
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 4m
£77–158
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 58m
£89–198
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
6h 34m
£109–221

Barnsley to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 255.9 mi
Duration: 4h 47m

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 47m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £21–40 and the journey takes 5h 25m.

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