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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 €12 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 39m. 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 €12, while a train costs an average of €24.
Distance: 43 miles (70 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€24 Average price | €12 Average price Cheapest | €16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 51m Average total duration 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Barnsley:
A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Barnsley costing on average €24.
Other travel options to Barnsley take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 51m.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (1h 9m by bus vs 1h 10m by car) and save roughly €4 compared to fuel and tolls (€12 vs €16). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Nottingham to Barnsley
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.
2:35 AM1h25Nottingham4:00 AMBarnsley€171One-way0 transfers
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- 2:35 AM1h25Nottingham4:00 AMBarnsley€171One-way0 transfers
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- 2:35 AM1h25Nottingham4:00 AMBarnsley€171One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Barnsley:
A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Barnsley costing on average €24.
Other travel options to Barnsley take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 51m.
- 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 Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange.
- Travel with Hull Trains, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway to go to Barnsley by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Barnsley by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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