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

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Rothes is to bus which costs £45 - £90 and takes 13h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Rothes is to drive which takes 7h 1m and costs £90 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Barnsley and Rothes?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Rothes. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street and arriving at Kirk Place via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Union Square Bus Station, Reiket Lane and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 31m.

How far is it from Barnsley to Rothes?

The distance between Barnsley and Rothes is 469 miles. The road distance is 366.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnsley to Rothes without a car is to train which takes 11h 18m and costs £80 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 11h 18m to get from Barnsley to Rothes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Rothes bus from?

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

Train or bus from Barnsley to Rothes?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Rothes is to train which takes 11h 18m and costs £80 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 13h 31m.

Where does the Barnsley to Rothes bus arrive?

Barnsley to Rothes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.

Can I drive from Barnsley to Rothes?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Rothes is 366 miles. It takes approximately 7h 1m to drive from Barnsley to Rothes.

Where can I stay near Rothes?

There are 374+ hotels available in Rothes.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Barnsley to Rothes 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 Aberdeen
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgin
11h 18m
£84–179
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Union Square Bus StationUkn11
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Reiket LaneM96
13h 31m
£46–87
Drive 364.1 mi
1. Drive from Barnsley to Rothes364.1 mi
7h 1m
£91–132
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Airport Terminal to Reidhaven Square
7h 30m
Train via Arbroath
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Arbroath
3. Take the train from Arbroath to Elgin
11h 39m
£170–277
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Huntly
3. Take the bus from The Square to Bus Station10 / ...
12h 6m
£123–179
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgin
7h 7m
£112–306
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHX - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Airport Terminal to Reidhaven Square
7h 42m
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Luton
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LTN - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgin
8h 52m
£99–348

Barnsley to Rothes by train and bus

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11h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 466.6 mi
Duration: 11h 18m

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

You can take a train from Barnsley to Kirk Place via Leeds, Aberdeen, Elgin, Duff Avenue, and Bus Station in around 11h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street to Kirk Place via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Union Square Bus Station, Reiket Lane, and Bus Station in around 13h 31m.

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