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Compare bus and train for Newcastle to Barnsley
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newcastle to Barnsley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a train costs an average of $31.
Distance: 98 miles (158 km)
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$49 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest |
2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Newcastle to Barnsley is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Newcastle to Barnsley:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newcastle to Barnsley costing on average $31 (€25).
Other travel options to Barnsley take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 40m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newcastle and Barnsley as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Newcastle station (NCL) and arrive in Barnsley station (BNY).
- Buses mostly depart from Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street and arrive in Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange.
- Travel with FlixBus, Megabus to go to Barnsley by bus.
- Travel with LNER, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, first_transpennine_express, Cross Country to go to Barnsley by train.
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