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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Barnsley is to bus which costs £14 - £23 and takes 3h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Barnsley is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Barnsley Interchange/A13 via Leeds City Bus Station and Wakefield Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Barnsley via Newcastle and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Barnsley?

The distance between Sunderland and Barnsley is 146 miles. The road distance is 110.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Barnsley without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £40 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Sunderland to Barnsley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Barnsley bus from?

Sunderland to Barnsley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Barnsley train from?

Sunderland to Barnsley train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Sunderland to Barnsley?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Barnsley is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £40 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £23 and takes 3h 57m.

Where does the Sunderland to Barnsley bus arrive?

Sunderland to Barnsley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Sunderland to Barnsley train arrive?

Sunderland to Barnsley train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Barnsley?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Barnsley is 110 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Sunderland to Barnsley.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Barnsleytrain Leeds - Sheffield / ...
3h 14m
£43–94
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Uk010
2. Take the bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Barnsley Interchange/A13bus 59 / ...
3h 57m
£14–23
Drive 109.8 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Barnsleycar 109.8 mi
1h 52m
£28–40
Train via Middlesbrough
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Thornabytrain
2. Take the train from Thornaby to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Barnsleytrain
3h 51m
£40–71
Bus via Meadowhall Interchange/C4
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 133 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2bus 131 / ...
4h 14m
£17–36

Sunderland to Barnsley by train

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Distance: 144.7 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Barnsley via Newcastle and Leeds in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Barnsley Interchange/A13 via Leeds City Bus Station and Wakefield Bus Station in around 3h 57m.

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