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 £16 - £50 and takes 6h 21m.

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 12m 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 21m.

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 Queen Street and arriving at Barnsley via Edinburgh Waverley, York and Wakefield Kirkgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

How far is it from Scotland to Barnsley?

The distance between Scotland and Barnsley is 289 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 Edinburgh which takes 5h 7m and costs £60 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m 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 ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.

Train or bus from Scotland to Barnsley?

The best way to get from Scotland to Barnsley is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 7m and costs £60 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £50 and takes 6h 21m.

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 ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Scotland to Barnsley?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Barnsley is 223 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m 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?

There are 1410+ hotels available in Barnsley.

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 Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to York
3. Take the train from York to Wakefield Kirkgate
5h 7m
£61–188
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1Ukn31
6h 21m
£16–49
Drive 221.7 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Barnsley221.7 mi
4h 12m
£55–79
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)ABZ - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield
4h 52m
£87–221
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to LeedsGlasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to BarnsleyLeeds - Sheffield / ...
5h 21m
£57–99
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station183 / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to BarnsleyLeeds - Sheffield / ...
7h 37m
£29–70
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)INV - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield
4h 50m
£98–275
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffield
5h 7m
£60–176
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffield
4h 51m
£52–167

Scotland to Barnsley by train

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Distance: 287.6 mi
Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Scotland and Barnsley, England?

You can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Barnsley via Edinburgh Waverley, York, and Wakefield Kirkgate in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1 every 4 hours. Tickets cost £13–45 and the journey takes 5h 25m.

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