The average bus between Watford Junction and Barnsley takes 7h 2m and the fastest bus takes 5h 18m. The bus service runs several times per day from Watford Junction 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 5 times a day between Watford Junction and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford Junction is at 9:44 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Black Boy PH and take an average of 7h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Watford Junction 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 Watford Junction to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction station and arriving at Barnsley station via Meadowhall Interchange/B1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
Watford Junction to Barnsley bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.
Watford Junction to Barnsley bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.
The distance between Watford Junction and Barnsley is 222.3 km. The road distance is 310 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Meadowhall Interchange/B1 hourly. Tickets cost £17–28 and the journey takes 3h 25m. National Express also services this route every 4 hours.