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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Barnsley is to bus which costs £9 - £18 and takes 3h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Barnsley is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs £18 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Sheffield Road/West Way via Asda and Meadowhall Interchange/C4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Barnsley via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.

How far is it from Leicester to Barnsley?

The distance between Leicester and Barnsley is 82 miles. The road distance is 77.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Barnsley without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs £35 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Leicester to Barnsley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Barnsley bus from?

Leicester to Barnsley bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Barnsley train from?

Leicester to Barnsley train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Barnsley?

The best way to get from Leicester to Barnsley is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs £35 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £18 and takes 3h 19m.

Where does the Leicester to Barnsley bus arrive?

Leicester to Barnsley bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at M&S station.

Where does the Leicester to Barnsley train arrive?

Leicester to Barnsley train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Barnsley?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Barnsley is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Leicester to Barnsley.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Barnsley?

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Leicester to Barnsley by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Barnsleytrain Sheffield - Leeds / ...
1h 43m
£39–60
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to M&Sbus 104 / ...
2. Take the bus from Asda to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Uk010 / ...
3h 19m
£10–18
Drive 77.3 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Barnsleycar 77.3 mi
1h 23m
£19–28
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Barnsleytrain Nottingham - Leeds / ...
2h 58m
£25–52

Leicester to Barnsley by train

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Distance: 81.4 mi
Duration: 1h 43m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Barnsley via Sheffield in around 1h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Sheffield Road/West Way via M&S, Asda, and Meadowhall Interchange/C4 in around 3h 19m.

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