What is the cheapest way to get from Barnsley to East Midlands?

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to East Midlands is to drive which costs £17 - £25 and takes 1h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barnsley to East Midlands?

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to East Midlands is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Barnsley and East Midlands?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to East Midlands. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street and arriving at Brampton Road via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Broad Marsh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Barnsley and East Midlands?

No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to East Midlands. However, there are services departing from Barnsley and arriving at Melton Mowbray via Sheffield and Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

How far is it from Barnsley to East Midlands?

The distance between Barnsley and East Midlands is 101 miles. The road distance is 71.8 miles.

How do I travel from Barnsley to East Midlands without a car?

The best way to get from Barnsley to East Midlands without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs £55 - £90.

How long does it take to get from Barnsley to East Midlands?

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Barnsley to East Midlands, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to East Midlands bus from?

Barnsley to East Midlands bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, depart from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street station.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to East Midlands train from?

Barnsley to East Midlands train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barnsley station.

Train or bus from Barnsley to East Midlands?

The best way to get from Barnsley to East Midlands is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs £55 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus and line 19 bus, which costs £21 - £45 and takes 4h 13m.

Where does the Barnsley to East Midlands bus arrive?

Barnsley to East Midlands bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/A4 station.

Where does the Barnsley to East Midlands train arrive?

Barnsley to East Midlands train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Barnsley to East Midlands?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to East Midlands is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Barnsley to East Midlands.

Where can I stay near East Midlands?

There are 968+ hotels available in East Midlands.

Barnsley to East Midlands - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Sheffieldtrain Leeds - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
3h 4m
£55–88
Drive 71.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Barnsley to East Midlandscar 71.4 mi
1h 28m
£18–25
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Road/Taylor Row to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/A11bus X19
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Granthamtrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
3h 9m
£32–50
Train, line 19 bus
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Nottinghamtrain Leeds - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the bus from Nottingham station to Brampton Roadbus 19
3h 8m
£37–56
Bus, line 19 bus
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street to Meadowhall Interchange/A4bus X17
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Brampton Roadbus 19
4h 13m
£21–41

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Distance: 100.6 mi
Duration: 3h 4m

What companies run services between Barnsley, England and East Midlands, England?

You can take a train from Barnsley to East Midlands via Sheffield, Leicester, and Melton Mowbray in around 3h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street to East Midlands via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Broad Marsh Bus Station, and Brampton Road in around 4h 13m.

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