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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Barnsley is to bus which costs £45 - £85 and takes 13h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Barnsley is to train and fly which takes 5h 38m and costs £100 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin station to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Sheffield Road/West Way via Union Square Bus Station and Meadowhall Interchange/C4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Barnsley via Edinburgh Waverley and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.

How far is it from Elgin to Barnsley?

The distance between Elgin and Barnsley is 457 miles. The road distance is 376.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Barnsley without a car is to train which takes 9h 1m and costs £150 - £420.

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

It takes approximately 9h 1m to get from Elgin to Barnsley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Barnsley bus from?

Elgin to Barnsley bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Barnsley train from?

Elgin to Barnsley train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Elgin station.

Train or bus from Elgin to Barnsley?

The best way to get from Elgin to Barnsley is to train which takes 9h 1m and costs £150 - £420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 13h 15m.

Where does the Elgin to Barnsley bus arrive?

Elgin to Barnsley bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.

Where does the Elgin to Barnsley train arrive?

Elgin to Barnsley train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Elgin to Barnsley?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Barnsley is 377 miles. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from Elgin to Barnsley.

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

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Elgin to Barnsley - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Elgin 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 Elgin to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Barnsleytrain
9h 1m
£151–417
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus M96
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn11
13h 15m
£49–80
Drive 374.6 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Barnsleycar 374.6 mi
7h 18m
£92–132
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
6h 5m
£77–252
Train via Aberdeen
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain
4. Take the train from Leeds to Barnsleytrain
9h 33m
£122–523
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus M96
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Northallertontrain
3. Take the train from Northallerton to Leedstrain
4. Take the train from Leeds to Barnsleytrain
10h 36m
£166–244
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
5h 38m
£102–268
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ABZ - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain
6h 26m
£118–352
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane INV - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain
4. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
5. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain
7h 28m
£88–194

Elgin to Barnsley by train

6Weekly Trains

9h 1mAverage Duration

£151Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Elgin to Barnsley.

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Distance: 454 mi
Duration: 9h 1m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Barnsley via Edinburgh Waverley and Leeds in around 9h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Sheffield Road/West Way via Union Square Bus Station and Meadowhall Interchange/C4 in around 13h 15m.

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