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Compare train and coach for Bristol to Barnsley
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Barnsley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £60.
Distance: 245 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£13 Average Price Cheapest | £113 Average Price |
4h 26m Average total duration 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration Fastest 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Barnsley
How to get to Barnsley from Bristol by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Barnsley is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:404h55Bristol17:35Barnsley£121One-way0 changes
Cheapest
12:404h55Bristol17:35Barnsley£121One-way0 changes
Fastest
14:153h45Bristol18:00Barnsley£131One-way0 changes
Other options
15:153h45Bristol19:00Barnsley£151One-way0 changes
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Barnsley:
A coach is £100 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Barnsley costing on average £113.
Other travel options to Barnsley take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 56m.
- Around 6 coaches per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Barnsley as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Coaches mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Barnsley station (BNY).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Barnsley by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Barnsley by coach.
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