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

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Swanage is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £35 - £90 and takes 9h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Swanage is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Barnsley and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street and arriving at Bus Station via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Lake, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.

How far is it from Barnsley to Swanage?

The distance between Barnsley and Swanage is 316 miles. The road distance is 245.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnsley to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs £60 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Barnsley to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Swanage bus from?

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

Train or bus from Barnsley to Swanage?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Swanage is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs £60 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which costs £35 - £90 and takes 9h 22m.

Where does the Barnsley to Swanage bus arrive?

Barnsley to Swanage bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lake station.

Can I drive from Barnsley to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Swanage is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Barnsley to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 1913+ hotels available in Swanage.

Barnsley to Swanage - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Barnsley to Swanage by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras IntlSheffield - London St Pancras International
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to WarehamLondon Waterloo - Weymouth
7h 18m
£64–284
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Birmingham Coach Station131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bournemouth Station160
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Station50
10h 51m
£32–105
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Lake
2. Take the bus from Lake to Heathrow Central Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Station
4. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Station50
9h 22m
£38–86
Drive 243.8 mi
1. Drive from Barnsley to Swanage243.8 mi
4h 49m
£61–88
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Wareham
6h 36m
£102–252
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouth
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Station50
7h 37m
£56–231
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Woking to Wareham
8h 28m
£112–307
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastle
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)NCL - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Wareham
8h 21m
£134–359

Barnsley to Swanage by bus

96Weekly Buses

9h 22mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 314.5 mi
Duration: 7h 18m

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

You can take a train from Barnsley to Bus Station via Sheffield, London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 7h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street to Bus Station via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Lake, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bournemouth Station in around 9h 22m.

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