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

The cheapest way to get from Dunstable to Barnsley is to bus which costs £20 - £29 and takes 7h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunstable to Barnsley is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Dunstable and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunstable to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Church Street and arriving at Sheffield Road/West Way via Luton Station Interchange, Milton Keynes Coachway and Meadowhall Interchange/C4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Dunstable and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct train from Dunstable to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Leagrave and arriving at Barnsley via Bedford and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

How far is it from Dunstable to Barnsley?

The distance between Dunstable and Barnsley is 148 miles. The road distance is 140.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunstable to Barnsley without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £50 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Dunstable to Barnsley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunstable to Barnsley bus from?

Dunstable to Barnsley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where do I catch the Dunstable to Barnsley train from?

Dunstable to Barnsley train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Bedford station.

Train or bus from Dunstable to Barnsley?

The best way to get from Dunstable to Barnsley is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus via Luton Station Interchange, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 6h 48m.

Where does the Dunstable to Barnsley bus arrive?

Dunstable to Barnsley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/A2 station.

Where does the Dunstable to Barnsley train arrive?

Dunstable to Barnsley train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Dunstable to Barnsley?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunstable to Barnsley is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Dunstable to Barnsley.

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

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Where can I stay near Barnsley?

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Dunstable to Barnsley - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Dunstable to Barnsley by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bedford to Sheffieldtrain Bedford - Sheffield / ...
3h 37m
£50–105
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Quadrant to Central stationbus X1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes to Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)bus Uk905
7h 36m
£20–29
Bus via Luton Station Interchange
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Meadowhall Interchange/A2bus 240 / ...
6h 48m
£33–63
Drive 139.8 mi
1. Drive from Dunstable to Barnsleycar 139.8 mi
2h 24m
£34–49
Train via Leicester
1. Take the train from Luton to Ketteringtrain
2. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
3. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain
4h 2m
£44–122
Train via Nottingham
1. Take the train from Luton to Ketteringtrain
2. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Barnsleytrain
5h 5m
£56–138

Dunstable to Barnsley by train

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3h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 147.5 mi
Duration: 3h 37m

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

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Bedford to Sheffield 3 times a week. Tickets cost £40–80 and the journey takes 1h 38m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Meadowhall Interchange/A2 hourly. Tickets cost £16–35 and the journey takes 4h.

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