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, The Pavilion Bar & Kitchen (Gateway Plaza Sackville Street) and Estabulo - Barnsley (12A Regent Street) are great picks.

When to visit Barnsley

Barnsley in May
Estimated hotel price
£53
1 night at 3-star hotel
Barnsley in May
Estimated hotel price
£53
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 23 miles from Barnsley. The shortest domestic flight to Barnsley departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Barnsley, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Barnsley to Liverpool takes 0h 36m and costs around £4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £38 for a 3h 05m 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Barnsley using FlixBus or National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Barnsley takes 50 miles and will cost you around £10. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 115 miles.

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 50m.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Barnsley, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Barnsley to Liverpool takes 0h 36m and costs around £4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £38 for a 3h 05m 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Barnsley using FlixBus or National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Barnsley takes 50 miles and will cost you around £10. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 115 miles.

Airports near Barnsley

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Barnsley

Lufthansa
Good (7,086 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,346 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,923 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,950 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,810 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,739 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,451 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (793 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,745 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,243 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,576 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,400 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,369 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (353 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,071 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,282 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,869 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,208 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,298 reviews)
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Where to stay in Barnsley

Average rates range from around £93 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £83 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Barnsley

Most booked hotels in Barnsley

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Finkle Green B & B
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£151+
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Cubley Hall
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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Ibis Styles Barnsley
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£48+
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Holiday Inn Barnsley M1, Jct.37
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£64+
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The Fairway
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£66+
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Mercure Barnsley Tankersley Manor Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£87+
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Hiring a car in Barnsley

Hiring a car in Barnsley costs £27 per day, on average, or £54 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 13% cheaper than airport locations in Barnsley.

Expect to pay £1.32 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 £15.74 and £20.99. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Barnsley, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Barnsley costs £27 per day, on average, or £54 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 13% cheaper than airport locations in Barnsley.

Expect to pay £1.32 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 £15.74 and £20.99. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Barnsley, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.

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