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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Barnsley is to bus and train which costs £20 - £65 and takes 6h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Barnsley is to train via York which takes 4h 3m and costs £40 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Sheffield Road/West Way via Meadowhall Interchange/C4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Barnsley via York and Wakefield Kirkgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Barnsley?

The distance between Edinburgh and Barnsley is 242 miles. The road distance is 214.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Barnsley without a car is to train via York which takes 4h 3m and costs £40 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Edinburgh to Barnsley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Barnsley bus from?

Edinburgh to Barnsley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Barnsley train from?

Edinburgh to Barnsley train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Barnsley?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Barnsley is to train via York which takes 4h 3m and costs £40 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £85 and takes 6h 18m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Barnsley bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Barnsley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Barnsley train arrive?

Edinburgh to Barnsley train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at York station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Barnsley?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Barnsley is 215 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Edinburgh to Barnsley.

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

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Where can I stay near Barnsley?

There are 1427+ hotels available in Barnsley.

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

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

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Train via York
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from York to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 3m
£44–97
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn11 / ...
6h 18m
£17–82
Drive 213.4 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Barnsleycar 213.4 mi
4h 9m
£53–76
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
6h 33m
£68–206
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Barnsleytrain Leeds - Sheffield / ...
4h 5m
£48–90
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Barnsleytrain Leeds - Sheffield / ...
6h 23m
£21–64
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain
5h 7m
£56–176
Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane EDI - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Barnsleytrain
7h 32m
£72–192

Edinburgh to Barnsley by train

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Distance: 240.8 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Barnsley, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Barnsley via York and Wakefield Kirkgate in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1 hourly. Tickets cost £14–45 and the journey takes 5h 25m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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