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

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Sands is to bus via Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street which costs £35 - £80 and takes 12h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Sands is to drive which takes 5h 12m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Barnsley and Sands?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Sands. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street and arriving at Sands via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Bus Station, Bus Station and St James' Place Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 8m.

How far is it from Barnsley to Sands?

The distance between Barnsley and Sands is 310 miles. The road distance is 270.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnsley to Sands without a car is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs £120 - £490.

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

It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Barnsley to Sands, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Sands bus from?

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

Train or bus from Barnsley to Sands?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Sands is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs £120 - £490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 11h 59m.

Where does the Barnsley to Sands bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barnsley to Sands?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Sands is 271 miles. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Barnsley to Sands.

Where can I stay near Sands?

There are 2078+ hotels available in Sands.

Barnsley to Sands - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Barnsley to Sands by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Exeter St DavidsEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to BarnstapleExeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
7h 39m
£123–489
Bus via Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Bus StationUk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station502
12h 8m
£38–76
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Bristol Bus StationUk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station502
11h 59m
£39–81
Drive 269.2 mi
1. Drive from Barnsley to Sands269.2 mi
5h 12m
£67–96

Barnsley to Sands by train and bus

14Weekly Services

11h 59mAverage Duration

£39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 307.8 mi
Duration: 7h 39m

What companies run services between Barnsley, England and Sands, Devon, England?

You can take a train from Barnsley to Sands via Sheffield, Exeter St Davids, and Barnstaple in around 7h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barnsley to Sands via Meadowhall, Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange, Bus Station, Bus Station, and St James' Place Gardens in around 11h 59m.

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