There are 5 ways to get from Barnsley to Luton by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Barnsley to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain
- Take the train from Kettering to Lutontrain
3h 31m£41–62Drive 142.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Barnsley to Lutoncar 142.5 mi
2h 23m£35–51Bus, train
- Take the bus from Sheffield Road/Taylor Row to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/A11bus X19
- Take the train from Doncaster to Stevenagetrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 100 / ...
3h 46m£40–118Train via Leicester
- Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain
- Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
- Take the train from Kettering to Lutontrain
3h 35m£47–76Bus
- Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A23 to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 564
4h 11m£36–50
Barnsley to Luton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Luton is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Luton is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Luton station. However, there are services departing from Barnsley Interchange/A23 and arriving at Luton Station Interchange via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Luton. However, there are services departing from Barnsley and arriving at Luton via Nottingham and Kettering. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
The distance between Barnsley and Luton is 153 miles. The road distance is 143.4 miles.
The best way to get from Barnsley to Luton without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £40 - £65.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Barnsley to Luton, including transfers.
Barnsley to Luton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Barnsley Interchange/A23 station.
Barnsley to Luton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barnsley station.
The best way to get from Barnsley to Luton is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £40 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 4h 11m.
What companies run services between Barnsley, England and Luton, England?
You can take a train from Barnsley to Luton via Nottingham and Kettering in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Barnsley Interchange/A23 to Milton Keynes Coachway twice daily. Tickets cost £22–35 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Barnsley to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–13
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £10–13
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Nottingham to Kettering
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–28
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £18–28
Train from Kettering to Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–21
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £13–21
Train from Sheffield to Leicester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £21–35
Train from Leicester to Kettering
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £8–14
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Doncaster to Stevenage
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–110
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Anytime Day Single
- £75–110
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Doncaster to Stevenage
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £250–290
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- hulltrains.co.uk
Train from Doncaster to Stevenage
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £35–50
- Website
- https://www.hulltrains.co.uk/
- Advanced Single
- £28–40
- Anytime Day Single
- £35–50
- Super Off-Peak Single
- £50–70
- Off-Peak Single
- £55–65
- Anytime Single
- £60–75
Bus from Sheffield Road/Taylor Row to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/A11
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- 01685 873622
- wayne@globecoaches.entadsl.com
- Website
- globeholidays.co.uk
Bus from Sheffield Road/Taylor Row to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/A11
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- http://www.globeholidays.co.uk/Bus-Services
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Luton Station Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
- Phone
- 0844 351 1120
- help@centrebus.com
- Website
- centrebus.info
Bus from Bus Station to Luton Station Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- http://www.centrebus.info
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Barnsley Interchange/A23 to Milton Keynes Coachway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Barnsley to Luton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Barnsley to Luton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Nottingham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Luton is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Barnsley to Luton.
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