How to travel from Sheffield to Barnsley

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Travel Information between Sheffield and Barnsley

Distance11 miles (18 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$2 - $6
Cheapest modeTrain • $2 (€2) • 19 min
Fastest modeTrain • $2 (€2) • 19 min
Popular travel companiesNational Express or Northern Rail (3)

Travel 11 miles (18 km) by train or bus between Sheffield and Barnsley. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are National Express or Northern Rail (3) among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Sheffield to Barnsley.

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from Sheffield to Barnsley

How to get from Sheffield to Barnsley by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Sheffield to Barnsley is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Northern Rail (3)Y01618
09:02PM0h27
Sheffield station (SHF)
09:29PMBarnsley station (BNY)
$61One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Northern Rail (3)C31285
10:36PM0h30
Sheffield station (SHF)
11:06PMBarnsley station (BNY)
$41One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Northern Rail (3)Y02000
10:18PM0h20
Sheffield station (SHF)
10:38PMBarnsley station (BNY)
$81One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Northern Rail (3)Y01613
10:30PM0h27
Sheffield station (SHF)
10:57PMBarnsley station (BNY)
$51One-way
0 transfers
Northern Rail (3)Y02072
09:18PM0h21
Sheffield station (SHF)
09:39PMBarnsley station (BNY)
$81One-way
0 transfers
Northern Rail (3)Y04811
11:18PM0h27
Sheffield station (SHF)
11:45PMBarnsley station (BNY)
$51One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Sheffield to Barnsley

Travel to Barnsley easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Sheffield to Barnsley.

FAQs

There are 2 ways to get from Sheffield to Barnsley: train or bus.

The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Barnsley is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $2 (€2) compared to other travel options to Barnsley:

Taking a train costs $4 (€3) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $6 (€5) for the same trip.

The fastest way from Sheffield to Barnsley is by train with an average journey time of 19 min.

There are alternative travel options to Barnsley that take longer:

Bus takes on average 43 min.

You should expect to travel around 11 miles (18 km) between Sheffield and Barnsley.

The average frequency per day from Sheffield to Barnsley is:

  • 1 bus a day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Sheffield to Barnsley as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Sheffield to Barnsley:

  • Most travelers take a train from Sheffield to Barnsley.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Sheffield to Barnsley:

  • You can travel by bus from Sheffield to Barnsley with National Express or Stagecoach Yorkshire, and you can find Stagecoach Yorkshire Sheffield to Barnsley tickets for $6 (€5) on Omio.
  • You can travel to Barnsley from Sheffield by train with Northern Rail (3). You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $2 (€2) with Northern Rail (3) from Sheffield to Barnsley.

Yes, there are direct routes from Sheffield to Barnsley with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 1 direct bus per day to Barnsley with Stagecoach Yorkshire.
  • You can find 7 direct trains per day to Barnsley with Northern Rail (3).

Direct services to Barnsley tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

Your trip from Sheffield to Barnsley doesn't have to end in Barnsley. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Leeds, Manchester or Skegness. If you’d like to add London, Leeds, Manchester or Skegness to your Sheffield to Barnsley tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Barnsley today!
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