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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 train with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 19m. 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 train costs an average of $16, and a bus costs an average of $7.
Distance: 43 miles (70 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$20 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration 1h 22m 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 | 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Barnsley:
A train is $0.13 (€0.11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Nottingham to Barnsley costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Barnsley take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 22m.
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How to get from Nottingham to Barnsley by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nottingham to Barnsley is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:25 AM1h25Nottingham3:50 AMBarnsley$261One-way0 transfers
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2:25 AM1h25Nottingham3:50 AMBarnsley$261One-way0 transfers
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2:25 AM1h25Nottingham3:50 AMBarnsley$261One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Barnsley:
A train is $0.13 (€0.11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Nottingham to Barnsley costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Barnsley take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 22m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Nottingham station (NOT) and arrive in Barnsley station (BNY).
- Buses mostly depart from Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station and arrive in Barnsley, Interchange.
- Travel with National Express to go to Barnsley by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited to go to Barnsley by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 3 direct trains per day with Northern Trains Limited.
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