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Compare train and bus for Nottingham to Barnsley
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Barnsley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €9 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 32m. 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 €9, while a train costs an average of €23.
Distance: 43 miles (70 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€23 Average price | €9 Average price Cheapest | €16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 50m Average total duration 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Nottingham to Barnsley
Compare the available ways to get from Nottingham to Barnsley, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Barnsley:
A bus is €14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Barnsley costing on average €23.
Other travel options to Barnsley take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 50m.
Tickets start at around €23 compared to roughly €16 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€6. The journey takes 1h 20m versus 1h 10m 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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This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Barnsley:
A bus is €14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Barnsley costing on average €23.
Other travel options to Barnsley take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 50m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nottingham and Barnsley as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station and arrive in Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange.
- Trains mostly depart from Nottingham station (NOT) and arrive in Barnsley station (BNY).
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway, Hull Trains to go to Barnsley by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Barnsley by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
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