There are 4 ways to get from Barnsley to Cambridge by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Sheffield Road/Taylor Row to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/A11bus X19
- Take the train from Doncaster to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Cambridgetrain
3h 27m£49–79Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Asdabus Uk010 / ...
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Parksidebus 777
6h 6m£25–54Drive 131.4 mi
- Drive from Barnsley to Cambridgecar 131.4 mi
2h 19m£32–47Train
- Take the train from Sheffield to Elytrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
4h 33m£72–120
Barnsley to Cambridge by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Cambridge is to bus which costs £25 - £55 and takes 6h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Cambridge is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street and arriving at Parkside via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, M&S and St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Barnsley and arriving at Cambridge North via Sheffield and Ely. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between Barnsley and Cambridge is 141 miles. The road distance is 132.1 miles.
The best way to get from Barnsley to Cambridge without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 27m and costs £45 - £80.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Barnsley to Cambridge, including transfers.
Barnsley to Cambridge bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.
Barnsley to Cambridge train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sheffield station.
The best way to get from Barnsley to Cambridge is to bus which takes 6h 6m and costs £25 - £55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £120 and takes 4h 33m.
What companies run services between Barnsley, England and Cambridge, England?
You can take a bus from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street to Parkside via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Asda, M&S, and St Margaret's Bus Station in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, East Midlands Railways operates a train from Sheffield to Ely every 2 hours. Tickets cost £60–95 and the journey takes 2h 39m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 225 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Doncaster to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 603 4852
- [email protected]
- Website
- grandcentralrail.com
Train from Doncaster to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- https://www.grandcentralrail.com/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Peterborough to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Sheffield to Ely
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–95
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Sheffield Road/Taylor Row to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/A11
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- 01685 873622
- [email protected]
- Website
- dayoutbycoach.co.uk
Bus from Sheffield Road/Taylor Row to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/A11
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://dayoutbycoach.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Asda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Parkside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Barnsley to Cambridge bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Asda station.
Barnsley to Cambridge train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Ely station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Cambridge is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Barnsley to Cambridge.
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