The cheapest and fastest coaches from Northampton to Barnsley
Cheapest price
£38
Average price
£38
Fastest journey
4 h 10 m
Average duration
4 h 10 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
150 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Northampton to Barnsley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Northampton to Barnsley will cost around £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £38.
Of the 1 buses that leave Northampton 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 150 km distance in an average of 4 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 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.
08:554h10Northampton13:05Barnsley£381One-way0 changes
08:554h10Northampton13:05Barnsley£381One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Northampton to Barnsley
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Northampton to Barnsley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £38, and a train costs an average of £47.
Distance: 150 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£38 Average Price Cheapest | £47 Average Price |
4h 15m Average total duration 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Northampton to Barnsley bus times
The table below shows live departures for Northampton to Barnsley coaches for tomorrow, Saturday 28 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 08:55 Northampton | 4h10 | 13:05 Barnsley | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Northampton to Barnsley
Buses from Northampton to Barnsley run on average 2 times per day, taking around 3h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £38 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 06:40, the last at 18:00. The fastest coach covers the 150 km distance in 4h 10m.
Distance 150 km |
Average bus duration 3h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 4h 10m |
First bus 06:40 |
Last bus 18:00 |
Bus providers: National Express from Northampton to BarnsleyYou can travel by bus between Northampton to Barnsley with National Express for as low as £38. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Northampton to Barnsley coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Northampton to Barnsley by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Barnsley, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
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