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How to get fromBarnsley to Birmingham NECby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Barnsley to Birmingham NEC by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnsley to Sheffieldtrain train Leeds - Sheffield / ...
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain train Newcastle - Reading / ...
    2h 21m
    £37–67
  2. Bus via Birmingham - Jennens Road

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus Uk070 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dale End to Birmingham International Stationbus bus X12
    4h 29m
    £16–26
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 131 / ...
    4h 28m
    £18–28
  4. Drive  94.7 mi

    1. Drive from Barnsley to Birmingham NECcar car 94.7 mi
    1h 36m
    £24–34

Barnsley to Birmingham NEC by train and foot

Calendar193Weekly Services
Duration2h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Barnsley, England and Birmingham NEC, England?

You can take a train from Barnsley to Birmingham NEC via Sheffield, Birmingham New Street, and Birmingham International in around 2h 21m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Birmingham Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £12–21 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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