There are 5 ways to get from Barnsley to Northampton by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Northamptontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
3h 22m£49–100Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Coach Parkbus Ukn31
3h 29m£14–22Drive 110.3 mi
- Drive from Barnsley to Northamptoncar 110.3 mi
1h 57m£28–40Train, bus
- Take the train from Barnsley to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Market Harboroughtrain
- Take the bus from Market Hall to Marriott Streetbus 77 / ...
3h 59m£43–67Bus via Sheffield Interchange - City Centre
- Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A1 to Sheffield Interchange/D4bus X17
- Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange - City Centre to Northampton Town Centrebus Uk905
4h 47m£14–23
Barnsley to Northampton by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Northampton is to bus which costs £14 - £23 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Northampton is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs £27 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street and arriving at Coach Park via Meadowhall Interchange/B1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Barnsley and arriving at Northampton via Sheffield and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Barnsley and Northampton is 141 miles. The road distance is 110.9 miles.
The best way to get from Barnsley to Northampton without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs £45 - £100.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Barnsley to Northampton, including transfers.
Barnsley to Northampton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.
Barnsley to Northampton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Sheffield station.
The best way to get from Barnsley to Northampton is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs £45 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £23 and takes 3h 29m.
What companies run services between Barnsley, England and Northampton, England?
You can take a train from Barnsley to Northampton via Sheffield and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Coach Park 5 times a day. Tickets cost £11–18 and the journey takes 2h.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–40
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Barnsley to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Nottingham to Market Harborough
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–28
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Coach Park
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Sheffield Interchange - City Centre to Northampton Town Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 01604 67 60 60
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach Midlands
Bus from Market Hall to Marriott Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach Midlands
- Single
- £3
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach Yorkshire
Bus from Barnsley Interchange/A1 to Sheffield Interchange/D4
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Stagecoach Yorkshire
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Barnsley Interchange/A1 to Sheffield Interchange/D4
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £2–5
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Barnsley to Northampton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Coach Park station.
Barnsley to Northampton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Northampton is 111 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Barnsley to Northampton.
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