There are 4 ways to get from Exeter to Barnsley by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Sheffieldtrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 29m£110–164Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 101 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2bus 131 / ...
8h 22m£42–73Drive 249.8 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Barnsleycar 249.8 mi
4h 19m£63–91Fly, train
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
7h 29m£96–246
Exeter to Barnsley by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Barnsley is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 8h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Barnsley is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Meadowhall Interchange/A2 via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Barnsley via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Exeter and Barnsley is 257 miles. The road distance is 251.2 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Barnsley without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £110 - £170.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Exeter to Barnsley, including transfers.
Exeter to Barnsley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter to Barnsley train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Barnsley is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £110 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 8h 22m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Barnsley, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Sheffield hourly. Tickets cost £100–160 and the journey takes 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Barnsley via Birmingham Coach Station, Meadowhall Interchange/A2, and Meadowhall in around 8h 22m.
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £80–280
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £65–360
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £85–140
Train from Exeter St Davids to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £100–160
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Exeter to Barnsley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Exeter to Barnsley train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Barnsley is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Exeter to Barnsley.
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