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

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Musselburgh is to train and bus which costs £22 - £90 and takes 7h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Musselburgh is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Barnsley and Musselburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Musselburgh. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street and arriving at High Street via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Waterloo Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

How far is it from Barnsley to Musselburgh?

The distance between Barnsley and Musselburgh is 264 miles. The road distance is 209.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnsley to Musselburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs £45 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Barnsley to Musselburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Musselburgh bus from?

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

Train or bus from Barnsley to Musselburgh?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Musselburgh is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs £45 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £75 and takes 7h 8m.

Where does the Barnsley to Musselburgh bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barnsley to Musselburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Musselburgh is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Barnsley to Musselburgh.

Where can I stay near Musselburgh?

There are 2358+ hotels available in Musselburgh.

Barnsley to Musselburgh - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Barnsley to Musselburgh 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 LeedsSheffield - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 18m
£47–96
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkn11 / ...
7h 8m
£19–72
Drive 207.9 mi
1. Drive from Barnsley to Musselburgh207.9 mi
3h 57m
£52–75
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
7h
£80–213
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Barnsley to LeedsSheffield - Leeds / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station183 / ...
7h 52m
£23–86
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
4. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to High Street
5h 40m
£69–192
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
6h 21m
£73–252

Barnsley to Musselburgh by train and bus

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5h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 262 mi
Duration: 5h 18m

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

You can take a train from Barnsley to High Street via Leeds, Edinburgh Waverley, and Princes Street in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Edinburgh, Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £15–45 and the journey takes 5h 25m. National Express also services this route 3 times a day.

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