How to travel from Barnsley to Leicester

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Compare train and bus for Barnsley to Leicester

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barnsley to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €14.

Distance: 64 miles (104 km)

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€49

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€21

Average price

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2h 11m

Average total duration

1h 41m

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30m

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1h 48m

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1h 18m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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from Barnsley to Leicester

How to get from Barnsley to Leicester by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Barnsley to Leicester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
10:20AM1h40
Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange
12:00PMLeicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
$151One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
12:05PM2h00
Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange
02:05PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
$121One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus
11:35AM1h20
Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange
12:55PMLeicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
$131One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Northern Rail (3)G92419+East Midlands TrainsY12158
10:22AM1h41
Barnsley station (BNY)
12:03PMLeicester station (LEI)
$711One-way
1 transfer
Northern Rail (3)Y25454+East Midlands TrainsY12152
09:00AM1h28
Barnsley station (BNY)
10:28AMLeicester station (LEI)
$711One-way
1 transfer
Northern Rail (3)G90836+LNERY11695+CrossCountryC75397
08:09AM3h40
Barnsley station (BNY)
11:49AMLeicester station (LEI)
$671One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
03:25PM1h25
Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange
04:50PMLeicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
$121One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
02:45PM1h40
Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange
04:25PMLeicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
$151One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
06:15PM1h20
Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange
07:35PMLeicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
$121One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Barnsley to Leicester

Travel to Leicester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Barnsley to Leicester.

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There are 2 options to travel between Barnsley and Leicester including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Barnsley to Leicester is a bus with an average price of $7 (€5).

This is compared to other travel options from Barnsley to Leicester:

A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barnsley to Leicester costing on average $18 (€14).

The fastest way to travel from Barnsley to Leicester is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 20m.

Other travel options to Leicester take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 31m.

The distance from Barnsley to Leicester is approximately 64 miles (104 km).
The average frequency per day from Barnsley to Leicester is:
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barnsley and Leicester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Barnsley to Leicester:
  • Trains mostly depart from Barnsley station (BNY) and arrive in Leicester station (LEI).
  • Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange and arrive in Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Barnsley to Leicester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Leicester by bus.
  • Travel with East Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3) to go to Leicester by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Barnsley to Leicester:
  • 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Barnsley to Leicester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Birmingham, London St Pancras International (STP), Nottingham, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leicester and these popular destinations at a great price.

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