Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. Barnsley deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Activities & attractions in Barnsley

The Glass Works - shopping and leisure destination
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Where to Eat in Barnsley

If you’re looking for affordable options, Favela Brazilian Grill (1-3 Church Street) and Beatson House Restaurant (2 Darton Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Barnsley

Barnsley in November
Estimated hotel price
£56
1 night at 3-star hotel
Barnsley in November
Estimated hotel price
£56
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 37 km from Barnsley. The shortest domestic flight to Barnsley departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Barnsley, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Barnsley to London takes 3h 10m and costs around £36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £74 for a 3h 41m trip. Located 5 km from the city centre, Barnsley Darton is the busiest station in Barnsley. Another popular train station is Barnsley Elsecar, located 7 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Barnsley is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 246 km from Barnsley. You’ll find branches of Turo and Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Barnsley using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Barnsley takes 113 km and will cost you around £7. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £15 for a journey of 185 km.

Plane

Although Barnsley doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 37 km from Barnsley. The shortest domestic flight to Barnsley departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Barnsley, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Barnsley to London takes 3h 10m and costs around £36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £74 for a 3h 41m trip. Located 5 km from the city centre, Barnsley Darton is the busiest station in Barnsley. Another popular train station is Barnsley Elsecar, located 7 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Barnsley is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 246 km from Barnsley. You’ll find branches of Turo and Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Barnsley using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Barnsley takes 113 km and will cost you around £7. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £15 for a journey of 185 km.

Airports near Barnsley

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Barnsley

KLM
Good (1,429 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,639 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,021 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,600 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,108 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,055 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,099 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,509 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,549 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,337 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (880 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,102 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,618 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,414 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,153 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (914 reviews)
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Where to stay in Barnsley

Average rates range from around £63 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £110 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Barnsley

Most booked hotels in Barnsley

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Cubley Hall
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Ibis Styles Barnsley
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£43+
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Churchill's Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£38+
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Holiday Inn Barnsley M1, Jct.37 By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£46+
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Mercure Barnsley Tankersley Manor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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Hiring a car in Barnsley

Hiring a car in Barnsley costs £24 per day, on average, or £48 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Barnsley.

Expect to pay £1.37 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 £16.33 and £21.77. The most frequently booked car type in Barnsley is Compact (Renault Kangoo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Barnsley costs £24 per day, on average, or £48 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Barnsley.

Expect to pay £1.37 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 £16.33 and £21.77. The most frequently booked car type in Barnsley is Compact (Renault Kangoo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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