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

The cheapest way to get from Dunstable to Barnsley is to bus via Northampton which costs £17 - £35 and takes 6h 27m.

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 5h 27m.

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 Luton and arriving at Barnsley via Kettering, Leicester and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from Dunstable to Barnsley?

The distance between Dunstable and Barnsley is 159 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 4h and costs £70 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 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 Luton station.

Train or bus from Dunstable to Barnsley?

The best way to get from Dunstable to Barnsley is to train which takes 4h and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £75 and takes 5h 27m.

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 Kettering 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.

Where can I stay near Barnsley?

There are 1537+ hotels available in Barnsley.

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There are 5 ways to get from Dunstable to Barnsley by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
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
£74–121
Bus via Northampton
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Quadrant to Central stationbus X1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Park to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn31
6h 27m
£18–31
Bus
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Meadowhall Interchange/A2bus 426 / ...
5h 27m
£30–72
Drive 139.8 mi
1. Drive from Dunstable to Barnsleycar 139.8 mi
2h 24m
£34–49
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
£73–123

Dunstable to Barnsley by bus and train

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Distance: 157.6 mi
Duration: 4h

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

You can take a bus from White Lion Retail Park to Barnsley via Luton Station Interchange, Luton, Kettering, Leicester, and Sheffield in around 4h. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Meadowhall Interchange/A2 every 3 hours. Tickets cost £22–55 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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