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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Barnsley is to bus which costs £25 - £45 and takes 6h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Barnsley is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £130 - £190.

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 45m.

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 Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Barnsley?

The distance between Edinburgh and Barnsley is 251 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 which takes 3h 58m and costs £130 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m 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 Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Barnsley?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Barnsley is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £130 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 6h 45m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Barnsley bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Barnsley train arrive?

Edinburgh to Barnsley train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leeds 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 1415+ hotels available in Barnsley.

Edinburgh to Barnsley - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Barnsley by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
3h 58m
£130–187
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus Ukn11 / ...
6h 45m
£25–43
Drive 213.4 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Barnsleycar 213.4 mi
4h 9m
£53–76
Fly Edinburgh Airport 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 27m
£78–184
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisletrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Barnsleytrain Carlisle - Nottingham
5h 33m
£72–156
Fly Edinburgh Airport 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 10m
£82–164
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain
5h 58m
£95–200

Edinburgh to Barnsley by train

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Distance: 249.4 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £120–180 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange twice daily. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 5h 25m.

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