What is the cheapest way to get from Luton to Barnsley?

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Barnsley is to bus which costs £20 - £30 and takes 4h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Luton to Barnsley?

The fastest way to get from Luton to Barnsley is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Luton and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct bus from Luton to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Luton DART Parkway and arriving at Sheffield Road/West Way via Meadowhall Interchange/C4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Luton and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct train from Luton to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Barnsley via Kettering, Leicester and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

How far is it from Luton to Barnsley?

The distance between Luton and Barnsley is 151 miles. The road distance is 143.2 miles.

How do I travel from Luton to Barnsley without a car?

The best way to get from Luton to Barnsley without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs £65 - £100.

How long does it take to get from Luton to Barnsley?

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Luton to Barnsley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luton to Barnsley bus from?

Luton to Barnsley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Luton DART Parkway station.

Where do I catch the Luton to Barnsley train from?

Luton to Barnsley train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Luton station.

Train or bus from Luton to Barnsley?

The best way to get from Luton to Barnsley is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs £65 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £30 and takes 4h 34m.

Where does the Luton to Barnsley bus arrive?

Luton to Barnsley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange station.

Where does the Luton to Barnsley train arrive?

Luton to Barnsley train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Kettering station.

Can I drive from Luton to Barnsley?

Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Barnsley is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Luton to Barnsley.

How do I get a train ticket from Luton to Barnsley?

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There are 5 ways to get from Luton to Barnsley by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Luton to Ketteringtrain
2. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
3. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain
3h 30m
£65–98
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus Ukn14
4h 34m
£20–30
Drive 142.4 mi
1. Drive from Luton to Barnsleycar 142.4 mi
2h 23m
£36–52
Train via Nottingham
1. Take the train from Luton to Ketteringtrain
2. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Barnsleytrain
4h 2m
£61–96
Bus via Milton Keynes Coachway
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Barnsley Interchange/A23bus 564
5h 10m
£26–45

Luton to Barnsley by train

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Distance: 150 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Luton, England and Barnsley, England?

You can take a train from Luton to Barnsley via Kettering, Leicester, and Sheffield in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Luton DART Parkway to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange once daily. Tickets cost £17–25 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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