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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Barnsley is to bus which costs £26 - £120 and takes 6h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Barnsley is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Buchanan 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 Scotland and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Barnsley via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

How far is it from Scotland to Barnsley?

The distance between Scotland and Barnsley is 236 miles. The road distance is 223 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Barnsley without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 5h 32m and costs £75 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Scotland to Barnsley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Barnsley bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Scotland to Barnsley train from?

Scotland to Barnsley train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from Scotland to Barnsley?

The best way to get from Scotland to Barnsley is to train via Carlisle which takes 5h 32m and costs £75 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £120 and takes 6h 18m.

Where does the Scotland to Barnsley bus arrive?

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

Where does the Scotland to Barnsley train arrive?

Scotland to Barnsley train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Scotland to Barnsley?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Barnsley is 223 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Scotland to Barnsley.

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

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Where can I stay near Barnsley?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Scotland to Barnsley by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Carlisle
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Barnsleytrain Carlisle - Nottingham
5h 32m
£76–175
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn31
6h 18m
£26–111
Drive 221.7 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Barnsleycar 221.7 mi
4h 15m
£55–79
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
4h 38m
£93–242
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 44m
£139–223
Bus via Leeds City Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
8h 19m
£28–117
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain
4h 52m
£73–174
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 8m
£78–174
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
5h 1m
£107–264

Scotland to Barnsley by train

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Distance: 234.6 mi
Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Scotland and Barnsley, England?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Barnsley via Carlisle in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1 every 3 hours. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 5h 25m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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