The average bus between Rugby and Barnsley takes 7h 31m and the fastest bus takes 4h 43m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rugby 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 3 times a day between Rugby and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rugby is at 7:21 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Transport Museum and take an average of 7h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Rugby 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 Rugby to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Rugby station and arriving at Barnsley station via Transport Museum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
Rugby to Barnsley bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, depart from Northcote Road station.
Rugby to Barnsley bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.
The distance between Rugby and Barnsley is 131.9 km. The road distance is 187 km.
You can take a bus from Northcote Road to Sheffield Road/West Way via Transport Museum, Pool Meadow Bus Station, M&S, Asda, and Meadowhall Interchange/C4 in around 4h 42m.