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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Barnsley is to bus which costs £26 - £120 and takes 6h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Barnsley is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £130 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Sheffield Road/West Way via Meadowhall Interchange/C4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Barnsley via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Barnsley?

The distance between Edinburgh and Barnsley is 257 miles. The road distance is 214.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Barnsley without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £130 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Edinburgh to Barnsley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Barnsley bus from?

Edinburgh to Barnsley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Barnsley train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Barnsley?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Barnsley is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £130 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £120 and takes 6h 34m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Barnsley bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Barnsley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Barnsley train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Barnsley?

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

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

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

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Where can I stay near Barnsley?

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Edinburgh to Barnsley - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Barnsley by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Barnsleytrain Leeds - Sheffield / ...
4h 5m
£132–187
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn11 / ...
6h 34m
£27–112
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Barnsleytrain Leeds - Sheffield / ...
6h 23m
£32–112
Drive 213.4 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Barnsleycar 213.4 mi
4h 10m
£53–76
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
6h 20m
£78–202
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain
5h 6m
£86–178
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain
5h 51m
£83–198

Edinburgh to Barnsley by train

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Distance: 256 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Barnsley via Leeds in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1 every 3 hours. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 5h 15m. National Express also services this route once daily.

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