The average bus between Whitley Bay and Barnsley takes 6h 34m and the fastest bus takes 4h 56m. The bus service runs several times per day from Whitley Bay 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 Whitley Bay and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 10:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitley Bay is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 9:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket St Mary's Place and take an average of 6h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Whitley Bay 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 Whitley Bay to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Whitley Bay station and arriving at Barnsley station via Meadowhall Interchange/B1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
Whitley Bay to Barnsley bus services, operated by Central Taxis Gateshead Ltd, depart from John Dobson Street station.
Whitley Bay to Barnsley bus services, operated by Central Taxis Gateshead Ltd, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.
The distance between Whitley Bay and Barnsley is 165.7 km. The road distance is 238 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from John Dobson Street to Meadowhall Interchange/B1 hourly. Tickets cost £14–24 and the journey takes 2h 45m.