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

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Sunderland is to train and bus which costs £10 - £40 and takes 3h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Sunderland is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Barnsley and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street and arriving at Sunderland Interchange via Meadowhall Interchange/B1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

How far is it from Barnsley to Sunderland?

The distance between Barnsley and Sunderland is 136 miles. The road distance is 110.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnsley to Sunderland without a car is to train and line 20 bus which takes 3h 32m and costs £19 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Barnsley to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Sunderland bus from?

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

Where does the Barnsley to Sunderland bus arrive?

Barnsley to Sunderland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sunderland Interchange station.

Can I drive from Barnsley to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Sunderland is 111 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Barnsley to Sunderland.

Where can I stay near Sunderland?

There are 1740+ hotels available in Sunderland.

Barnsley to Sunderland - 4 ways to travel via train, line 20 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train, line 20 bus
best
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Durham
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand D to Sunderland Interchange20 / ...
3h 32m
£20–81
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Barnsley to LeedsSheffield - Leeds / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Sunderland Interchange133 / ...
3h 45m
£11–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Sunderland InterchangeUk010
3h 44m
£14–34
Drive 110.2 mi
1. Drive from Barnsley to Sunderland110.2 mi
1h 50m
£28–40

Barnsley to Sunderland by train and bus

215Weekly Services

3h 32mAverage Duration

£20Cheapest Price

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Distance: 134.8 mi
Duration: 3h 32m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Sunderland Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £11–26 and the journey takes 2h 45m. National Express also services this route 4 times a day.

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