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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 an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, while a train costs an average of $46.
Distance: 64 miles (104 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$46 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Barnsley to Leicester
Compare the available ways to get from Barnsley to Leicester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Barnsley to Leicester:
A bus is $33 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barnsley to Leicester costing on average $46 (€39).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 33m.
Tickets start at around $46 (€39) compared to roughly $29 (€24) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$17 (-€14). The journey takes 1h 54m versus 1h 30m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Barnsley to Leicester
How to get from Barnsley to Leicester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barnsley to Leicester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:15 AM 2h55 Barnsley 4:10 AM Leicester $35 1 One-way 1 transfer
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1:15 AM 2h55 Barnsley 4:10 AM Leicester $35 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
1:15 AM 2h55 Barnsley 4:10 AM Leicester $35 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
5:31 PM 3h39 Barnsley 9:10 PM Leicester $37 1 One-way 1 transfer8:45 PM 6h25 Barnsley 3:10 AM Leicester $37 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Barnsley to Leicester:
A bus is $33 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barnsley to Leicester costing on average $46 (€39).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 33m.
- Around 15 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange and arrive in Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda).
- Trains mostly depart from Barnsley station (BNY) and arrive in Leicester station (LEI).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leicester by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, CrossCountry to go to Leicester by train.
- 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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