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Compare train and bus for Barnsley to Sheffield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barnsley to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 56m. 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 $7, while a train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 11 miles (19 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$7 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
56m Average total duration Fastest 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.0kg 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 Sheffield
Compare the available ways to get from Barnsley to Sheffield, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Barnsley to Sheffield:
A bus is $1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barnsley to Sheffield costing on average $7.
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 21m.
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (26m by train vs 32m by car). Tickets start at around $7 compared to roughly $6 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Barnsley to Sheffield
How to get from Barnsley to Sheffield by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barnsley to Sheffield is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- C32014
9:00 AM 0h28 Barnsley station (BNY) 9:28 AM Sheffield station (SHF) $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- C32014
9:00 AM 0h28 Barnsley station (BNY) 9:28 AM Sheffield station (SHF) $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- G89404
9:12 AM 0h23 Barnsley station (BNY) 9:35 AM Sheffield station (SHF) $7 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- G89402
8:12 AM 0h24 Barnsley station (BNY) 8:36 AM Sheffield station (SHF) $7 1 One-way 0 transfers - G89732
8:39 AM 0h26 Barnsley station (BNY) 9:05 AM Sheffield station (SHF) $8 1 One-way 0 transfers - P23812
8:22 AM 0h29 Barnsley station (BNY) 8:51 AM Sheffield station (SHF) $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
- NX564
7:50 AM 0h55 Barnsley, Interchange 8:45 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) $7 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Barnsley to Sheffield:
A bus is $1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barnsley to Sheffield costing on average $7.
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 21m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barnsley and Sheffield 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 Sheffield station (SHF).
- Buses mostly depart from Barnsley, Interchange and arrive in Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange).
- Travel with National Express to go to Sheffield by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail to go to Sheffield by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 10 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
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