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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 March
Estimated hotel price
£59
1 night at 3-star hotel
Barnsley in March
Estimated hotel price
£59
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 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Barnsley, followed by Transpennine Express. The train journey from Barnsley to Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around £5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about £13 for a 1h 03m 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 Turo and CarWiz, 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 90 miles and will cost you around £9. From London, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 140 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 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Barnsley, followed by Transpennine Express. The train journey from Barnsley to Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around £5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about £13 for a 1h 03m 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 Turo and CarWiz, 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 90 miles and will cost you around £9. From London, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Barnsley

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Barnsley

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,518 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,982 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,468 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,023 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,997 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,995 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,477 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,383 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,657 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (863 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,350 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,537 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,282 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,038 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,387 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
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Where to stay in Barnsley

Average rates range from around £59 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £139 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)
£46+
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Holiday Inn Barnsley M1, Jct.37 By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£52+
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Mercure Barnsley Tankersley Manor Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£88+
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Churchill's Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£48+
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The Blacksmiths Arms
1 star
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£73+
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Hiring a car in Barnsley

Hiring a car in Barnsley costs £40 per day, on average, or £80 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, 38% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.18 and £21.57. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Barnsley, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Barnsley costs £40 per day, on average, or £80 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, 38% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.18 and £21.57. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Barnsley, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

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