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

The cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Barnsley is to bus and ferry and bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 13h 56m.

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 4m and costs £50 - £150.

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, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Meadowhall Interchange/C4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 56m.

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 train and ferry which takes 12h 48m and costs £100 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 4m 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 1559+ hotels available in Barnsley.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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 4m
£52–145
Bus and ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2bus 131 / ...
13h 56m
£37–60
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
4. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Sheffieldtrain
12h 48m
£102–174
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Huddersfieldtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
12h 59m
£61–146
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 20m
£48–141
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 34m
£50–150
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 44m
£63–180
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 19m
£58–180
Fly Belfast International Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BFS - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Barnsleytrain
4h 40m
£49–211
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 45m
£79–209
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 10m
£69–179
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Barnsleycar
7h 2m
£86–313

Northern Ireland to Barnsley by train, foot, tram, and ferry

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12h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 241 mi
Duration: 4h 4m

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 train from Belfast Grand Central to Barnsley via Dublin Connolly, George's Dock, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Manchester Oxford Road, and Sheffield in around 12h 48m.

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