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

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £29 - £50 and takes 7h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Barnsley and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Barnsley Interchange/A1 and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Barnsley and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Barnsley and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

How far is it from Barnsley to Edinburgh?

The distance between Barnsley and Edinburgh is 251 miles. The road distance is 214.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnsley to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £80 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Barnsley to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Edinburgh train from?

Barnsley to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leeds station.

Train, bus or fly from Barnsley to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £80 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £50 and takes 7h 12m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £190 and takes 6h 15m.

Where does the Barnsley to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Barnsley to Edinburgh train arrive?

Barnsley to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Barnsley to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Edinburgh is 215 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Barnsley to Edinburgh.

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

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Barnsley to Edinburgh - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Barnsley to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 18m
£82–163
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukx010 / ...
7h 12m
£30–48
Drive 213.4 mi
1. Drive from Barnsley to Edinburghcar 213.4 mi
4h 10m
£53–76
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LBA - EDI
6h 15m
£79–185
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Carlisletrain Sheffield - Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Preston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 25m
£66–135
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 59m
£74–177
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 56m
£70–182
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
6h 36m
£101–235

Barnsley to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 249.5 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Barnsley, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Cross Country operates a train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £100–150 and the journey takes 3h. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £28–45 and the journey takes 5h 40m.

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