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Compare train and bus for Liverpool to Barnsley
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Barnsley 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 31m. 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 $21, while a train costs an average of $48.
Distance: 62 miles (100 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$48 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m 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 Liverpool to Barnsley
Compare the available ways to get from Liverpool to Barnsley, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Barnsley:
A bus is $28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Barnsley costing on average $48.
Other travel options to Barnsley take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 23m.
Tickets start at around $48 compared to roughly $25 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$22. The journey takes 2h 1m versus 1h 48m 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.
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How to get from Liverpool to Barnsley by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Liverpool to Barnsley is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:51 PM 2h09 Liverpool 5:00 PM Barnsley $50 1 One-way 1 transfer
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2:51 PM 2h09 Liverpool 5:00 PM Barnsley $50 1 One-way 1 transfer
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2:51 PM 2h09 Liverpool 5:00 PM Barnsley $50 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
4:51 PM 2h09 Liverpool 7:00 PM Barnsley $50 1 One-way 1 transfer5:51 PM 2h15 Liverpool 8:06 PM Barnsley $50 1 One-way 1 transfer3:51 PM 2h16 Liverpool 6:07 PM Barnsley $50 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Barnsley:
A bus is $28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Barnsley costing on average $48.
Other travel options to Barnsley take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 23m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Liverpool and Barnsley as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and arrive in Barnsley station (BNY).
- Buses mostly depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arrive in Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail to go to Barnsley by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Barnsley by bus.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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