Barnsley travel guide
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You're Going to Love Barnsley
With a population of 71,447, Barnsley is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Barnsley to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Barnsley
If you’re looking for affordable options, Estabulo - Barnsley (12A Regent Street) and Favela Brazilian Grill (1-3 Church Street) are great picks.
When to visit Barnsley
How to Get to Barnsley
Plane
Although Barnsley doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 23 miles from Barnsley. The shortest domestic flight to Barnsley departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Barnsley, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Barnsley to Bradford takes 1h 24m and costs around £93 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £26 for a 1h 55m trip. Located 3 miles from the city centre, Barnsley Darton is the busiest station in Barnsley. Another popular train station is Barnsley Elsecar, located 4 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Barnsley is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 153 miles from Barnsley. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Barnsley, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Barnsley takes 45 miles and will cost you around £11. From Blackburn, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 70 miles.
Airlines serving Barnsley
Where to stay in Barnsley
Average rates range from around £88 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £113 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Barnsley
Most booked hotels in Barnsley
Hiring a car in Barnsley
Hiring a car in Barnsley costs £29 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Barnsley.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Barnsley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.79 and £23.72. The most frequently booked car type in Barnsley is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus Sedan or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.