What is the cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Barnsley?

The cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Barnsley is to car ferry and train which costs £65 - £150 and takes 12h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Barnsley?

The fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Barnsley is to fly and train which takes 4h 3m and costs £55 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Northern Ireland and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct bus from Northern Ireland to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Victoria Square Victoria Street and arriving at Sheffield Road/West Way via Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Buchanan Bus Station and Meadowhall Interchange/C4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 26m.

How far is it from Northern Ireland to Barnsley?

The distance between Northern Ireland and Barnsley is 242 miles.

How do I travel from Northern Ireland to Barnsley without a car?

The best way to get from Northern Ireland to Barnsley without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 12h 57m and costs £65 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Northern Ireland to Barnsley?

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Northern Ireland to Barnsley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northern Ireland to Barnsley bus from?

Northern Ireland to Barnsley bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Stena Line Terminus station.

Where does the Northern Ireland to Barnsley bus arrive?

Northern Ireland to Barnsley bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Barnsley?

There are 1526+ hotels available in Barnsley.

Northern Ireland to Barnsley - 12 ways to travel via train, plane

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There are 12 ways to get from Northern Ireland to Barnsley by plane, train, car ferry, busferry, bus, or car

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Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
4h 3m
£56–167
Fly City Of Derry Airport to Manchester Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LDY - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
4h 23m
£48–358
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Huddersfieldtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
12h 57m
£65–146
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn31
13h 26m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain Re
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
5. Take the train from Warrington Central to Sheffieldtrain
13h 29m
£190–517
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BHD - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Barnsleytrain
4h 22m
£53–153
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Barnsleytrain
4h 33m
£53–167
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Sheffieldtrain
5h 17m
£69–177
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BHD - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain
4h 44m
£85–241
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Sheffieldtrain
4h 42m
£69–182
Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BFS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain
5h 9m
£84–186
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Barnsleycar
7h 2m
£86–313

Northern Ireland to Barnsley by bus, car ferry, foot, and train

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Distance: 241 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Northern Ireland and Barnsley, England?

There is no direct connection from Northern Ireland to Barnsley. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, take the train to Sheffield, then take the train to Barnsley. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Square Victoria Street to Barnsley via Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Liverpool, Birkenhead Hamilton Square, Liverpool Central Loop Line, Liverpool Lime Street, and Huddersfield in around 12h 57m.

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