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 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Barnsley, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Barnsley to Bristol takes 2h 59m and costs around £22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £36 for a 3h 10m 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 GREEN MOTION and Turo, 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 £9. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 137 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 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Barnsley, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Barnsley to Bristol takes 2h 59m and costs around £22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £36 for a 3h 10m 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 GREEN MOTION and Turo, 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 £9. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 137 km.

Airports near Barnsley

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Barnsley

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,738 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,689 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,089 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,200 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,094 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,191 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,720 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,646 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,660 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,374 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,140 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,353 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,434 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
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Where to stay in Barnsley

Average rates range from around £58 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £485 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 (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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Ibis Styles Barnsley
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£44+
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Churchill's Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£46+
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Holiday Inn Barnsley M1, Jct.37 By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£47+
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Mercure Barnsley Tankersley Manor Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£82+
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Apartment In Central Barnsley
0 stars
Okay (5.4, Okay reviews)
£33+
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Hiring a car in Barnsley

Hiring a car in Barnsley costs £35 per day, on average, or £71 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 24% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £16.00 and £21.33. The most frequently booked car type in Barnsley is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Barnsley costs £35 per day, on average, or £71 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 24% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £16.00 and £21.33. The most frequently booked car type in Barnsley is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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