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

The cheapest way to get from Coventry to Barnsley is to bus via Leicester which costs £12 - £24 and takes 3h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Coventry to Barnsley is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Coventry and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct bus from Coventry to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Coventry University and arriving at Sheffield Road/West Way via Asda and Meadowhall Interchange/C4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Coventry and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct train from Coventry to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Coventry and arriving at Barnsley via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

How far is it from Coventry to Barnsley?

The distance between Coventry and Barnsley is 111 miles. The road distance is 97.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Coventry to Barnsley without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs £28 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Coventry to Barnsley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Coventry to Barnsley bus from?

Coventry to Barnsley bus services, operated by Arriva Midlands, depart from Coventry University station.

Where do I catch the Coventry to Barnsley train from?

Coventry to Barnsley train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Coventry to Barnsley?

The best way to get from Coventry to Barnsley is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs £28 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus via Leicester, which costs £12 - £24 and takes 3h 55m.

Where does the Coventry to Barnsley bus arrive?

Coventry to Barnsley bus services, operated by Arriva Midlands, arrive at M&S station.

Where does the Coventry to Barnsley train arrive?

Coventry to Barnsley train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Coventry to Barnsley?

Yes, the driving distance between Coventry to Barnsley is 98 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Coventry to Barnsley.

How do I get a train ticket from Coventry to Barnsley?

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Where can I stay near Barnsley?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to SheffieldReading - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to BarnsleySheffield - Leeds / ...
2h 28m
£28–90
Bus via Leicester
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coventry University to M&SX6
2. Take the bus from Asda to Meadowhall Interchange/B1Uk075 / ...
3h 55m
£12–24
Drive 97.3 mi
1. Drive from Coventry to Barnsley97.3 mi
1h 40m
£25–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Belgrade Theatre to Birmingham Coach StationX1
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2131 / ...
4h 40m

Coventry to Barnsley by train

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Distance: 110.1 mi
Duration: 2h 28m

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

You can take a train from Coventry to Barnsley via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield in around 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coventry University to Sheffield Road/West Way via M&S, Asda, and Meadowhall Interchange/C4 in around 3h 55m.

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