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How to get fromBarnsley to Readingby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Barnsley to Reading by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Readingtrain train Newcastle - Reading / ...
    4h 10m
    £91–141

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A23 to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus 465
    2. Take the bus from Donington Park to Station North Interchangebus bus D13
    6h 11m
    £34–83

  3. Drive 172.8 mi

    1. Drive from Barnsley to Readingcar car 172.8 mi
    3h 6m
    £43–61

  4. Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    4h 59m
    £87–284

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Barnsley to Nottinghamtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    7h 8m
    £60–92

  6. Train, fly to Southampton Airport

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain train
    5h 5m
    £111–228

Barnsley to Reading by train

Calendar46Weekly Trains
Duration4h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£91Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Barnsley, England and Reading, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Sheffield to Reading every 4 hours. Tickets cost £85–130 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barnsley Interchange/A23 to Station North Interchange via Broad Marsh Bus Station and Donington Park in around 6h 11m.

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