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How to get fromWatford to Barnsleyby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Watford to Barnsley by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain train London St Pancras International - Sheffield
    3h 44m
    £91–182

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus bus Uk010 / ...
    5h 40m
    £29–93

  3. Drive 157.8 mi

    1. Drive from Watford to Barnsleycar car 157.8 mi
    2h 39m
    £39–56

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Barnsleytrain train
    4h 35m
    £81–298

  5. Line 321 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Market Street to Luton Station Interchangebus bus 321
    2. Take the train from Luton to Ketteringtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain train
    4. Take the train from Nottingham to Barnsleytrain train
    6h 1m
    £72–123

  6. Line 321 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Market Street to Luton Station Interchangebus bus 321
    2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Meadowhall Interchange/A2bus bus 240 / ...
    8h 13m
    £30–72

Watford to Barnsley by train and foot

Calendar220Weekly Services
Duration3h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 197.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

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

East Midlands Railways operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffield hourly. Tickets cost £80–130 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Meadowhall Interchange/B1 hourly. Tickets cost £18–35 and the journey takes 3h 25m. National Express also services this route every 3 hours.

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