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

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Cardiff is to bus which costs £24 - £55 and takes 7h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Barnsley and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street and arriving at Cardiff North Road via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Barnsley and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Barnsley and arriving at Cardiff Central via Sheffield and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Barnsley to Cardiff?

The distance between Barnsley and Cardiff is 211 miles. The road distance is 199 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnsley to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs £100 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Barnsley to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Cardiff bus from?

Barnsley to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Cardiff train from?

Barnsley to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Sheffield station.

Train or bus from Barnsley to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Cardiff is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs £100 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £55 and takes 7h 16m.

Where does the Barnsley to Cardiff bus arrive?

Barnsley to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Barnsley to Cardiff train arrive?

Barnsley to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Barnsley to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Cardiff is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Barnsley to Cardiff.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Bristol Parkwaytrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 40m
£104–159
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
7h 16m
£24–54
Drive 197.9 mi
1. Drive from Barnsley to Cardiffcar 197.9 mi
3h 36m
£49–71
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LBA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 51m
£80–169
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 43m
£101–151
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Stockporttrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Stockport to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 24m
£83–158

Barnsley to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 210.1 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a train from Barnsley to Cardiff Central via Sheffield and Bristol Parkway in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street to Cardiff North Road via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange and Bristol Bus Station in around 7h 16m.

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