The average bus between Barnsley and Rugby takes 7h 42m and the fastest bus takes 4h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Barnsley to Rugby. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Barnsley and Rugby. The earliest departure is at 9:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnsley is at 8:48 PM which arrives into Rugby at 11:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange and take an average of 7h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 31m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Barnsley to Rugby? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Rugby station via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
Barnsley to Rugby bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, depart from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange station.
Barnsley to Rugby bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, arrive at Bennett Street station.
The distance between Barnsley and Rugby is 131.9 km. The road distance is 189 km.
You can take a bus from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street to Bennett Street via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange, Leicester, M&S, Pool Meadow Bus Station, and Transport Museum in around 5h 11m.