4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Barnsley to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barnsley to Manchester 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 1h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, while a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 31 miles (50 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Barnsley to Manchester:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barnsley to Manchester costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 58m.
Tickets start at around $32 (€26) compared to roughly $14 (€11) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-18.32 (€-14.87). The journey takes 1h 21m versus 1h 21m 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 Manchester
How to get from Barnsley to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barnsley to Manchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- C21804+
G894049:12 AM1h23Barnsley station (BNY)10:35 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$441One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- C21804+G894049:12 AM1h23Barnsley station (BNY)10:35 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$441One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- C21804+G894049:12 AM1h23Barnsley station (BNY)10:35 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$441One-way1 transfer
Other options
- C04444+G894028:12 AM1h23Barnsley station (BNY)9:35 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$441One-way1 transfer
W84667+G897379:42 AM1h23Barnsley station (BNY)11:05 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$441One-way1 transfer- C21812+G8940710:10 AM1h25Barnsley station (BNY)11:35 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$441One-way1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Sep 15
Sep 16
Sep 17
Sep 18
Sep 19
Sep 20
Sep 21
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Barnsley to Manchester
Travel to Manchester 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 Manchester.
This is compared to other travel options from Barnsley to Manchester:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barnsley to Manchester costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 58m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barnsley and Manchester 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 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Buses mostly depart from Barnsley, Interchange and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited to go to Manchester by train.
Travelling from Barnsley to Manchester: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
