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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 $6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 21m. 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 $6, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 64 miles (104 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$59 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest |
2h 11m Average total duration 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Barnsley to Leicester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 31m.
- 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.
- 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).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leicester by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3) to go to Leicester by train.
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