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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Barnsley to see all of its attractions.

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
£55
1 night at 3-star hotel
Barnsley in November
Estimated hotel price
£55
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 only carrier operating train routes to Barnsley. The train journey from Barnsley to Birmingham takes 2h 20m and costs around £33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about £99 for a 3h 18m 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 Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Barnsley using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Barnsley takes 113 km and will cost you around £8. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 132 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 only carrier operating train routes to Barnsley. The train journey from Barnsley to Birmingham takes 2h 20m and costs around £33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about £99 for a 3h 18m 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 Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Barnsley using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Barnsley takes 113 km and will cost you around £8. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 132 km.

Airports near Barnsley

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Barnsley

Lufthansa
Good (7,972 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,511 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,945 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,460 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,348 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,936 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,208 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (914 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,683 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,570 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,769 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,725 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,998 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (405 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,234 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,313 reviews)
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Where to stay in Barnsley

Average rates range from around £61 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £519 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)
£69+
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Ibis Styles Barnsley
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£51+
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Holiday Inn Barnsley M1, Jct.37 By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£59+
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Churchill's Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£45+
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Mercure Barnsley Tankersley Manor Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£89+
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Hiring a car in Barnsley

Hiring a car in Barnsley costs £36 per day, on average.

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 £1.57 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 £18.79 and £25.05. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Barnsley, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Barnsley costs £36 per day, on average.

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 £1.57 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 £18.79 and £25.05. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Barnsley, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.

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