The cheapest and fastest coaches from Nottingham to Barnsley
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£27
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 3 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
70 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Nottingham to Barnsley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Barnsley will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £19.
Of the 2 buses that leave Nottingham for Barnsley every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 70 km distance in an average of 2 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 40 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 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 £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 18m. 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 £9, and a coach costs an average of £14.
Distance: 70 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£19 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 55m Average total duration 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Nottingham to Barnsley bus times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Barnsley coaches for tomorrow, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 02:35 Nottingham | 1h25 | 04:00 Barnsley | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Nottingham to Barnsley
Buses from Nottingham to Barnsley run on average 1 times per day, taking around 1h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £9 by train.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:39, the last at 22:25. The fastest coach covers the 70 km distance in 1h 25m.
Distance 70 km |
Average bus duration 1h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 1h 25m |
First bus 00:39 |
Last bus 22:25 |
FAQs: Nottingham to Barnsley coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham 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.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station, which is located around 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Barnsley, Interchange, located 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Nottingham and Barnsley
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Broadmarsh (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Coffee Corner (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Train: East Midlands Railway
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