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

The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Barnsley is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 12h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ghent to Barnsley is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 6h 20m and costs £190 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Ghent and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct bus from Ghent to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Ghent Dampoort and arriving at Sheffield Road/West Way via London Victoria and Meadowhall Interchange/C4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Ghent and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Gand-Saint-Pierre and arriving at Barnsley via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

How far is it from Ghent to Barnsley?

The distance between Ghent and Barnsley is 392 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ghent to Barnsley without a car is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs £170 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Ghent to Barnsley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ghent to Barnsley bus from?

Ghent to Barnsley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ghent Dampoort station.

Where do I catch the Ghent to Barnsley train from?

Ghent to Barnsley train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.

Train or bus from Ghent to Barnsley?

The best way to get from Ghent to Barnsley is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs £170 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 12h 24m.

Where does the Ghent to Barnsley bus arrive?

Ghent to Barnsley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Ghent and Barnsley?

Barnsley is 1h behind Ghent. It is currently 10:05 AM in Ghent and 9:05 AM in Barnsley.

Where does the Ghent to Barnsley train arrive?

Ghent to Barnsley train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Lille Flandres station.

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

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Where can I stay near Barnsley?

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Ghent to Barnsley - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Ghent to Barnsley by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain
6h 36m
£171–267
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to London Victoriabus N824
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Uk010 / ...
12h 24m
£44–79
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Ghent to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Barnsleycar
6h 20m
£198–237
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BRU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
6h 43m
£86–231
Train via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/A11
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St. Pancras Int.train
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Doncastertrain
7h 34m
£68–147
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ghent to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Barnsleycar
7h 22m
£106–194
Bus to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Gent Sint Pieters Station to Charleroi Airportbus
2. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane CRL - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
6h 49m
£56–228
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BRU - LBA
3. Take the train from Leeds to Barnsleytrain
9h 19m
£82–196
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane AMS - LBA
4. Take the train from Leeds to Barnsleytrain
7h 21m
£106–323
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane AMS - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
7h 25m
£100–288
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Humberside Airport
1. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Humberside Airport (HUY)plane AMS - HUY
4. Take the train from Barnetby to Meadowhalltrain
8h 1m
£88–396

Ghent to Barnsley by train and foot

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6h 36mAverage Duration

£171Cheapest Price

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Distance: 389.4 mi
Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Ghent, Belgium and Barnsley, England?

You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Barnsley via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and Sheffield in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ghent Dampoort to Sheffield Road/West Way via London Victoria and Meadowhall Interchange/C4 in around 12h 24m.

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