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Compare bus, train, and flight for Barnsley to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barnsley to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, while a flight costs an average of $148.
Distance: 152 miles (245 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$72 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $148 Average price | $108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration 1h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Barnsley to London:
A bus is $65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barnsley to London costing on average $106.
A bus is $420 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barnsley to London costing on average $462.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 54m.
Bus takes on average 5h 35m.
You'll arrive about 1h 39m sooner (1h 54m by flight vs 3h 33m by car). Tickets start at around $462 compared to roughly $108 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Travel optionsfrom Barnsley to London
How to get from Barnsley to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barnsley to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:30 AM3h25Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)2:55 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$111One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus11:30 AM3h25Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)2:55 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
G89739 · C31955+
C021739:42 AM2h42Barnsley station (BNY)12:24 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$1141One-way2 transfers
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C31727 · C31964+
C021016:41 PM2h43Barnsley station (BNY)9:24 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$921One-way2 transfers
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W045165:05 PM4h34Barnsley station (BNY)9:39 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$941One-way1 transfer
G89751 · C31957+
C0213811:41 AM2h43Barnsley station (BNY)2:24 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$1141One-way2 transfers
FlixBus8:30 AM3h25Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)11:55 AMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$111One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:30 AM4h00Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)3:30 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$111One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:30 AM4h00Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)12:30 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$111One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Barnsley to London:
A bus is $65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barnsley to London costing on average $106.
A bus is $420 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barnsley to London costing on average $462.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 54m.
Bus takes on average 5h 35m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barnsley and London as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Barnsley station (BNY) and arrive in London Kings Cross (KGX).
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with Loganair, BA Cityflyer, British Airways to go to London by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Hull Trains, Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway to go to London by train.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 5 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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