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How to get fromBarnsley to Aberystwythby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Barnsley to Aberystwyth by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain train Newcastle - Reading / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain train Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
    5h 57m
    £91–156

  2. Drive 159.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Barnsley to Aberystwythcar car 159.7 mi
    3h 25m
    £39–57

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 131 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 409
    8h 21m
    £42–104

  4. Train via Shrewsbury

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Stockporttrain train
    2. Take the train from Stockport to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain train
    6h 10m
    £71–134

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Barnsley to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1bus bus T3 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus bus T2
    9h 57m
    £57–102

Barnsley to Aberystwyth by train

Calendar54Weekly Trains
Duration5h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 214.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Barnsley, England and Aberystwyth, Wales?

You can take a train from Barnsley to Aberystwyth via Sheffield and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Meadowhall Interchange/A4, Meadowhall Interchange/A2, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 21m.

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