There are 3 ways to get from Cheltenham to Barnsley by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Sheffieldtrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2h 44m£59–89Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Royal Well to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 825
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2bus 131 / ...
5h 10m£21–35Drive 141.1 mi
- Drive from Cheltenham to Barnsleycar 141.1 mi
2h 33m£36–51
Cheltenham to Barnsley by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Barnsley is to bus which costs £20 - £40 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Barnsley is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Royal Well and arriving at Sheffield Road/West Way via Birmingham Coach Station and Meadowhall Interchange/C4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Barnsley via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
The distance between Cheltenham and Barnsley is 137 miles. The road distance is 141.9 miles.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Barnsley without a car is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs £55 - £90.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Cheltenham to Barnsley, including transfers.
Cheltenham to Barnsley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well station.
Cheltenham to Barnsley train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Barnsley is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs £55 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £40 and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Barnsley, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to Sheffield hourly. Tickets cost £50–80 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well to Sheffield Road/West Way via Birmingham Coach Station and Meadowhall Interchange/C4 in around 5h 10m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–80
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Royal Well to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- National Express
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Cheltenham to Barnsley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Cheltenham to Barnsley train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Barnsley is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Cheltenham to Barnsley.
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