The average bus between Milton Keynes and Barnsley takes 6h 20m and the fastest bus takes 3h 22m. The bus service runs several times per day from Milton Keynes to Barnsley. 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 Milton Keynes and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 9:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Milton Keynes is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Northampton Bus Interchange and take an average of 6h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Milton Keynes to Barnsley? 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 Milton Keynes to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Milton Keynes station and arriving at Barnsley station via Northampton Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
Milton Keynes to Barnsley bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from The Point station.
Milton Keynes to Barnsley bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.
Book your Milton Keynes to Barnsley bus tickets online with Stagecoach East, National Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Milton Keynes and Barnsley is 174.7 km. The road distance is 216 km.
You can take a bus from The Point to Barnsley via Northampton Bus Interchange, Coach Park, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, and Meadowhall in around 4h 29m.