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

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Elgin is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 13h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Elgin is to train and fly which takes 5h 47m and costs £100 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Barnsley and Elgin?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street and arriving at Braelossie Place via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Union Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Barnsley and Elgin?

No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Barnsley and arriving at Elgin via Leeds and Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.

How far is it from Barnsley to Elgin?

The distance between Barnsley and Elgin is 457 miles. The road distance is 376.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnsley to Elgin without a car is to train which takes 9h 23m and costs £160 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 9h 23m to get from Barnsley to Elgin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Elgin bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Elgin train from?

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

Train or bus from Barnsley to Elgin?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Elgin is to train which takes 9h 23m and costs £160 - £550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 13h 9m.

Where does the Barnsley to Elgin bus arrive?

Barnsley to Elgin bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.

Where does the Barnsley to Elgin train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barnsley to Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Elgin is 377 miles. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from Barnsley to Elgin.

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

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Where can I stay near Elgin?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Barnsley to Elgin 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
2. Take the train from Leeds to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain
9h 23m
£165–513
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Union Square Bus Stationbus Ukn11
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Braelossie Placebus M96
13h 9m
£49–80
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Leedstrain
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
3. Take the bus from George Street to Dundee stationbus
4. Take the train from Dundee to Elgintrain
12h 53m
£59–168
Drive 374.5 mi
1. Drive from Barnsley to Elgincar 374.5 mi
7h 18m
£93–134
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus
6h 37m
£78–248
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain
9h 53m
£147–513
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgintrain
5h 47m
£102–278
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus
7h 9m
£119–348
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross 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 Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LTN - INV
5. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgintrain
7h 40m
£88–194

Barnsley to Elgin by train, foot, and bus

12Weekly Services

12h 53mAverage Duration

£59Cheapest Price

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Distance: 454 mi
Duration: 9h 23m

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

You can take a train from Barnsley to Elgin via Leeds and Aberdeen in around 9h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street to Braelossie Place via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Union Square Bus Station in around 13h 9m.

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