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

The cheapest way to get from Dunstable to Barnsley is to bus via Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) which costs £16 - £26 and takes 8h 5m.

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 Barnsley Interchange/A23 via Luton Station Interchange and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.

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 £45 - £85.

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 £45 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 5h 33m.

Where does the Dunstable to Barnsley bus arrive?

Dunstable to Barnsley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Barnsley Interchange/A23 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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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
£48–85
Bus via Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
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
8h 5m
£16–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Barnsley Interchange/A23bus 564
5h 33m
£39–58
Drive 139.8 mi
1. Drive from Dunstable to Barnsleycar 139.8 mi
2h 24m
£35–50
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
£48–80
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
£43–65

Dunstable to Barnsley by train

3Weekly Trains

3h 37mAverage Duration

£48Cheapest Price

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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 £35–60 and the journey takes 1h 38m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Barnsley Interchange/A23 once daily. Tickets cost £22–35 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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