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

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Falkirk is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Falkirk is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Barnsley and Falkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street and arriving at St Andrew`s Church via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Barnsley and Falkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Barnsley and arriving at Falkirk Grahamston via Leeds and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

How far is it from Barnsley to Falkirk?

The distance between Barnsley and Falkirk is 283 miles. The road distance is 229.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnsley to Falkirk without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs £45 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Barnsley to Falkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Falkirk bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Falkirk train from?

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

Train or bus from Barnsley to Falkirk?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Falkirk is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 56m.

Where does the Barnsley to Falkirk bus arrive?

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

Where does the Barnsley to Falkirk train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barnsley to Falkirk?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Falkirk is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Barnsley to Falkirk.

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

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Where can I stay near Falkirk?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Falkirk Grahamston
5h 32m
£50–103
Bus
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Princes Street to St Andrew`s ChurchX38
7h 56m
Drive 228.1 mi
1. Drive from Barnsley to Falkirk228.1 mi
4h 27m
£58–83
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 42m
£89–220
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Leeds
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station183 / ...
3. Take the bus from Princes Street to St Andrew`s ChurchX38
8h 44m
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
5h 24m
£78–194
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
5h 21m
£67–194
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
7h 2m
£79–269
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow 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 Glasgow Airport (GLA)LTN - GLA
6h 59m
£73–244

Barnsley to Falkirk by train

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Distance: 281.3 mi
Duration: 5h 32m

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

You can take a train from Barnsley to Falkirk Grahamston via Leeds and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street to St Andrew`s Church via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Princes Street in around 7h 56m.

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