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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Barnsley is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £28 - £80 and takes 8h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Barnsley is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Sheffield Road/West Way via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Asda and Meadowhall Interchange/C4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Barnsley via Bournemouth, Birmingham New Street and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

How far is it from Poole to Barnsley?

The distance between Poole and Barnsley is 272 miles. The road distance is 243 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Barnsley without a car is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs £50 - £390.

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

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Poole to Barnsley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Barnsley bus from?

Poole to Barnsley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Barnsley train from?

Poole to Barnsley train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Poole to Barnsley?

The best way to get from Poole to Barnsley is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs £50 - £390. Alternatively, you can bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which costs £28 - £80 and takes 8h 17m.

Where does the Poole to Barnsley bus arrive?

Poole to Barnsley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Poole to Barnsley train arrive?

Poole to Barnsley train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Poole to Barnsley?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Barnsley is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Poole to Barnsley.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New StreetBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to SheffieldReading - Newcastle / ...
6h 18m
£50–386
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Asda
3. Take the bus from Asda to Meadowhall Interchange/B1
8h 17m
£29–77
Drive 241.6 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Barnsley241.6 mi
4h 9m
£61–88
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield
4h 56m
£86–218
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Birmingham Coach Station160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2131 / ...
9h 39m
£34–112
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Woking
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield
6h 28m
£88–300
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Leeds
4. Take the train from Leeds to Barnsley
6h 27m
£120–332

Poole to Barnsley by train

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Distance: 270.4 mi
Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Poole, England and Barnsley, England?

You can take a train from Poole to Barnsley via Bournemouth, Birmingham New Street, and Sheffield in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Sheffield Road/West Way via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Asda, and Meadowhall Interchange/C4 in around 8h 17m.

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