What is the cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Barnsley?

The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Barnsley is to bus which costs £45 - £70 and takes 9h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Barnsley?

The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Barnsley is to fly and train which takes 4h 39m and costs £100 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdeen and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen station to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Union Square Bus Station and arriving at Sheffield Road/West Way via Meadowhall Interchange/C4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Aberdeen and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen and arriving at Barnsley via Edinburgh Waverley, York and Wakefield Kirkgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.

How far is it from Aberdeen to Barnsley?

The distance between Aberdeen and Barnsley is 371 miles. The road distance is 337 miles.

How do I travel from Aberdeen to Barnsley without a car?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Barnsley without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 6h 43m and costs £100 - £240.

How long does it take to get from Aberdeen to Barnsley?

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Aberdeen to Barnsley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Barnsley bus from?

Aberdeen to Barnsley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Union Square Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Barnsley train from?

Aberdeen to Barnsley train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.

Train or bus from Aberdeen to Barnsley?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Barnsley is to train via Edinburgh which takes 6h 43m and costs £100 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £70 and takes 9h 54m.

Where does the Aberdeen to Barnsley bus arrive?

Aberdeen to Barnsley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where does the Aberdeen to Barnsley train arrive?

Aberdeen to Barnsley train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Aberdeen to Barnsley?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberdeen to Barnsley is 337 miles. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Aberdeen to Barnsley.

How do I get a train ticket from Aberdeen to Barnsley?

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Aberdeen to Barnsley - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain
3. Take the train from York to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
6h 43m
£105–232
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn11
9h 54m
£46–68
Drive 335 mi
1. Drive from Aberdeen to Barnsleycar 335 mi
6h 14m
£83–120
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
4h 39m
£100–250
Train
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Leedstrain Aberdeen - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Barnsleytrain Leeds - Sheffield / ...
6h 49m
£129–246
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Carlisletrain Inverness - London Euston
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Barnsleytrain Carlisle - Nottingham / ...
8h 37m
£92–150
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ABZ - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain
5h 2m
£117–284
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane ABZ - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Sheffieldtrain
6h 25m
£100–332
Fly Aberdeen Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ABZ - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain
6h 41m
£158–454
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness Airporttrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
7h 19m
£130–318

Aberdeen to Barnsley by train

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Distance: 368.7 mi
Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Barnsley, England?

You can take a train from Aberdeen to Barnsley via Edinburgh Waverley, York, and Wakefield Kirkgate in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1 twice daily. Tickets cost £40–65 and the journey takes 8h 35m.

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