There are 9 ways to get from Barnsley to Falkirk by bus, train, car, or plane
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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 Falkirk Grahamstontrain London Kings Cross - Inverness / ...
5h 6m£88–134Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
- Take the bus from Princes Street to St Andrew`s Churchbus X38
8h 14m£33–67Drive 227.7 mi
- Drive from Barnsley to Falkirkcar 227.7 mi
4h 32m£57–82Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
- Take the train from Barnsley to Leedstrain
- Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LBA - EDI
6h 39m£94–192Train
- Take the train from Barnsley to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Falkirk Grahamstontrain
5h 34m£92–184Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
- Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
7h 4m£83–207Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
- Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 22m£83–185Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
- Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
5h 20m£68–166Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
- Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain
- Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
- Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
6h 57m£107–245
Barnsley to Falkirk by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Falkirk is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 8h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Falkirk is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street and arriving at St Andrew`s Church via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Barnsley and arriving at Falkirk Grahamston via Leeds and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
The distance between Barnsley and Falkirk is 277 miles. The road distance is 229.1 miles.
The best way to get from Barnsley to Falkirk without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 6m and costs £85 - £140.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Barnsley to Falkirk, including transfers.
Barnsley to Falkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.
Barnsley to Falkirk train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barnsley station.
The best way to get from Barnsley to Falkirk is to bus which takes 8h 14m and costs £30 - £70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £90 - £190 and takes 5h 34m.
What companies run services between Barnsley, England and Falkirk, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street to St Andrew`s Church via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Princes Street in around 8h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barnsley to Falkirk Grahamston via Leeds and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 34m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £35–200
Flights from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £55–210
Flights from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–210
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £28–90
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £28–90
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £24–80
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £24–80
Flights from Luton Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £29–110
Flights from Luton Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Sunday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £29–110
Train from Doncaster to Falkirk Grahamston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £85–130
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £75–110
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Falkirk Grahamston
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach Yorkshire
Bus from Sheffield Road/Taylor Row to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/A11
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Stagecoach Yorkshire
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Booking & Getting There
Barnsley to Falkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Barnsley to Falkirk train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Falkirk is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Barnsley to Falkirk.
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