The cheapest and fastest coaches from Glasgow to Barnsley
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
7 h 10 m
Average duration
7 h 10 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
313 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Glasgow to Barnsley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to Barnsley will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £16.
Of the 1 buses that leave Glasgow for Barnsley every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 313 km distance in an average of 7 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 7 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Glasgow to Barnsley
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Barnsley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £36.
Distance: 313 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£18 Average Price Cheapest | £112 Average Price |
7h 30m Average total duration 7h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration Fastest 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Glasgow to Barnsley bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:10 Glasgow | 7h10 | 15:20 Barnsley | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:15 Glasgow | 6h55 | 03:10 Barnsley | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Glasgow to Barnsley
Distance 313 km |
Average bus duration 7h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 4h 45m |
First bus 01:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Glasgow to BarnsleyYou can travel by bus between Glasgow to Barnsley with FlixBus for as low as £14. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Glasgow and Barnsley
- 05:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Buchanan (in the station)
- Coffee Express (in the station)
- Fast Bites (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 500, 900, 38, 60A Train: Queen Street Station Metro: Buchanan Street
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