What is the cheapest way to get from Milton Keynes to Barnsley?

The cheapest way to get from Milton Keynes to Barnsley is to bus via Northampton which costs £18 - £27 and takes 6h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Milton Keynes to Barnsley?

The fastest way to get from Milton Keynes to Barnsley is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Milton Keynes and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct bus from Milton Keynes to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from The Point and arriving at Sheffield Road/West Way via Milton Keynes Coachway and Meadowhall Interchange/C4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Milton Keynes and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct train from Milton Keynes to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Milton Keynes Central and arriving at Barnsley via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Milton Keynes to Barnsley?

The distance between Milton Keynes and Barnsley is 155 miles. The road distance is 127.5 miles.

How do I travel from Milton Keynes to Barnsley without a car?

The best way to get from Milton Keynes to Barnsley without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs £50 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Milton Keynes to Barnsley?

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Milton Keynes to Barnsley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Milton Keynes to Barnsley bus from?

Milton Keynes to Barnsley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where do I catch the Milton Keynes to Barnsley train from?

Milton Keynes to Barnsley train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Milton Keynes Central station.

Train or bus from Milton Keynes to Barnsley?

The best way to get from Milton Keynes to Barnsley is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £45 and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Milton Keynes to Barnsley bus arrive?

Milton Keynes to Barnsley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/A2 station.

Where does the Milton Keynes to Barnsley train arrive?

Milton Keynes to Barnsley train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Milton Keynes to Barnsley?

Yes, the driving distance between Milton Keynes to Barnsley is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Milton Keynes to Barnsley.

How do I get a train ticket from Milton Keynes to Barnsley?

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Where can I stay near Barnsley?

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There are 5 ways to get from Milton Keynes to Barnsley by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Streettrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
3h 1m
£54–109
Bus via Northampton
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Northampton to Sheffield Interchange - City Centrebus Uk900 / ...
6h 3m
£18–27
Bus
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Meadowhall Interchange/A2bus 240 / ...
5h 45m
£25–44
Drive 126.7 mi
1. Drive from Milton Keynes to Barnsleycar 126.7 mi
2h 6m
£32–45
Train via Tamworth
1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Tamworthtrain
2. Take the train from Tamworth High Level to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Barnsleytrain
3h 20m
£49–96

Milton Keynes to Barnsley by train

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Distance: 154.1 mi
Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Milton Keynes, England and Barnsley, England?

You can take a train from Milton Keynes Central to Barnsley via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield in around 3h 1m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Meadowhall Interchange/A2 hourly. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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