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Compare bus, flight, and train for London to Barnsley
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Barnsley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $39 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 53m. 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 $39, while a flight costs an average of $442.
Distance: 152 miles (245 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$105 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $442 Average price | $81 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration 4h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 37m 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.
Compare ways to travel from London to Barnsley
Compare the available ways to get from London to Barnsley, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Barnsley:
A bus is $67 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Barnsley costing on average $105.
A bus is $403 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Barnsley costing on average $442.
Other travel options to Barnsley take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 55m.
Bus takes on average 5h 29m.
You'll arrive about 1h 14m sooner (2h 23m by train vs 3h 37m by car). Tickets start at around $105 compared to roughly $81 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 London to Barnsley
How to get from London to Barnsley by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Barnsley is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX5642:30 PM 5h05 London, Victoria Coach Station 7:35 PM Barnsley, Interchange $54 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX564
2:30 PM 5h05 London, Victoria Coach Station 7:35 PM Barnsley, Interchange $54 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- BA1358
6:50 AM 1h05 London Heathrow Airport 7:55 AM Manchester Airport $104 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- G08118+
C31749 · C328862:10 PM 2h50 London Kings Cross (KGX) 5:00 PM Barnsley station (BNY) $70 1 One-way 2 transfers 
G08262+C31744 · C3285711:13 AM 2h54 London Kings Cross (KGX) 2:07 PM Barnsley station (BNY) $94 1 One-way 2 transfers- W04529+C32878
12:55 PM 3h12 London Kings Cross (KGX) 4:07 PM Barnsley station (BNY) $94 1 One-way 1 transfer
- NX025 · NX444 · NX564
10:55 AM 8h40 London, Hammersmith Bridge Road 7:35 PM Barnsley, Interchange $86 1 One-way 2 transfers - NX025 · NX030 · NX564
10:55 AM 8h40 London, Hammersmith Bridge Road 7:35 PM Barnsley, Interchange $86 1 One-way 2 transfers
- BA1360
7:45 AM 1h05 London Heathrow Airport 8:50 AM Manchester Airport $104 1 One-way 0 transfers - BA1384
9:05 PM 1h05 London Heathrow Airport 10:10 PM Manchester Airport $160 1 One-way 0 transfers - BA1382
7:50 PM 1h05 London Heathrow Airport 8:55 PM Manchester Airport $213 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Barnsley:
A bus is $67 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Barnsley costing on average $105.
A bus is $403 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Barnsley costing on average $442.
Other travel options to Barnsley take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 55m.
Bus takes on average 5h 29m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Barnsley as scheduled services by bus, flight, and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from London Kings Cross (KGX) and arrive in Barnsley station (BNY).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange.
- Travel with British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Loganair to go to Barnsley by flight.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway, Hull Trains, Grand Central Trains to go to Barnsley by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Barnsley by bus.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
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