There are 4 ways to get from Barnsley to Cambridge by train, bus, or car
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Train via Peterborough
best- Take the train from Doncaster to Peterboroughtrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
- Take the train from Peterborough to Cambridgetrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
3h 35m£49–85Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 240 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Drummer St Bus Stationbus 905
7h 44m£26–47Drive 131.4 mi
- Drive from Barnsley to Cambridgecar 131.4 mi
2h 19m£33–48Train
- Take the train from Sheffield to Elytrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
5h 54m£66–95
Barnsley to Cambridge by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Cambridge is to bus which costs £26 - £50 and takes 7h 44m.
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 station. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street and arriving at Drummer St Bus Station via Meadowhall Interchange/A2, Milton Keynes Coachway and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Barnsley and arriving at Cambridge via Meadowhall, Doncaster and Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Barnsley and Cambridge is 153 miles. The road distance is 132.1 miles.
The best way to get from Barnsley to Cambridge without a car is to train via Peterborough which takes 3h 35m and costs £45 - £90.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Barnsley to Cambridge, including transfers.
Barnsley to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 station.
Barnsley to Cambridge train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Doncaster station.
The best way to get from Barnsley to Cambridge is to train via Peterborough which takes 3h 35m and costs £45 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £50 and takes 7h 44m.
What companies run services between Barnsley, England and Cambridge, England?
You can take a train from Barnsley to Cambridge via Meadowhall, Doncaster, and Peterborough in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street to Drummer St Bus Station via Meadowhall Interchange/A4, Meadowhall Interchange/A2, Milton Keynes Coachway, and Bus Station in around 7h 44m.
Train from Doncaster to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 345 603 4852
- [email protected]
- Website
- Grand Central Trains
Train from Doncaster to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Grand Central Trains
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Peterborough to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–29
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Sheffield to Ely
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–80
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Milton Keynes Coachway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- 01733207860
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East
Bus from Bus Station to Drummer St Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Stagecoach East
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Barnsley to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Barnsley to Cambridge train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Peterborough 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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