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

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Inverness is to train and bus which costs £35 - £110 and takes 12h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Inverness is to train and fly which takes 5h 18m and costs £100 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between Barnsley and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street and arriving at Union Street via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Barnsley and Inverness?

No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Barnsley and arriving at Inverness via Wakefield Kirkgate and York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

How far is it from Barnsley to Inverness?

The distance between Barnsley and Inverness is 429 miles. The road distance is 373.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnsley to Inverness without a car is to train which takes 8h 40m and costs £65 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Barnsley to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Inverness bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Inverness train from?

Barnsley to Inverness train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Wakefield Kirkgate station.

Train or bus from Barnsley to Inverness?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Inverness is to train which takes 8h 40m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 56m.

Where does the Barnsley to Inverness bus arrive?

Barnsley to Inverness bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Park and Ride station.

Where does the Barnsley to Inverness train arrive?

Barnsley to Inverness train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at York station.

Can I drive from Barnsley to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Inverness is 373 miles. It takes approximately 6h 52m to drive from Barnsley to Inverness.

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

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Where can I stay near Inverness?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Barnsley to Inverness by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to YorkManchester Piccadilly - York / ...
2. Take the train from York to InvernessLondon Kings Cross - Inverness / ...
8h 40m
£65–132
Train, bus
cheapest
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 Edinburgh Bus Station to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3
12h 11m
£36–104
Bus
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Park and RideUkn11
2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Union StreetE8
10h 56m
Drive 371 mi
1. Drive from Barnsley to Inverness371 mi
6h 52m
£94–135
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
5h 18m
£107–290
Train via Edinburgh
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 Inverness
9h 22m
£69–173
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
3. Take the train from Dyce to Inverness
8h 25m
£113–289
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross 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 Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LTN - INV
7h 18m
£71–279

Barnsley to Inverness by train

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Distance: 426.1 mi
Duration: 8h 40m

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

You can take a train from Barnsley to Inverness via Wakefield Kirkgate and York in around 8h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street to Union Street via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Park and Ride in around 10h 56m.

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