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

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Leicester is to bus which costs £11 - £18 and takes 3h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Leicester is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs £19 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Barnsley and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange and M&S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Barnsley and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Barnsley and arriving at Leicester via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.

How far is it from Barnsley to Leicester?

The distance between Barnsley and Leicester is 82 miles. The road distance is 78 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnsley to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs £35 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Barnsley to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Leicester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Leicester train from?

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

Train or bus from Barnsley to Leicester?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Leicester is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £18 and takes 3h 33m.

Where does the Barnsley to Leicester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Barnsley to Leicester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barnsley to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Leicester is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Barnsley to Leicester.

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

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Barnsley to Leicester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Barnsley to Leicester 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 / ...
1h 54m
£36–61
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street to Meadowhall Interchange/A4bus X17
2. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Leicesterbus
3. Take the bus from M&S to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 104 / ...
3h 33m
£11–17
Drive 77.6 mi
1. Drive from Barnsley to Leicestercar 77.6 mi
1h 24m
£20–28
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Nottinghamtrain Leeds - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the bus from Nottingham station to Baxter Gatebus 9
2h 43m
£25–45

Barnsley to Leicester by train

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1h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 81.4 mi
Duration: 1h 54m

What companies run services between Barnsley, England and Leicester, England?

You can take a train from Barnsley to Leicester via Sheffield in around 1h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street to St Margaret's Bus Station via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange, Leicester, and M&S in around 3h 33m.

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