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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
£60
1 night at 3-star hotel
Barnsley in March
Estimated hotel price
£60
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 Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Barnsley to Leeds takes 1h 13m and costs around £10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £45 for a 1h 48m 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 National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Barnsley takes 70 miles and will cost you around £10. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 75 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 Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Barnsley to Leeds takes 1h 13m and costs around £10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £45 for a 1h 48m 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 National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Barnsley takes 70 miles and will cost you around £10. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 75 miles.

Airports near Barnsley

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Barnsley

Lufthansa
Good (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,113 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,655 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,951 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,828 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,845 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,419 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,696 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,096 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,915 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,324 reviews)
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Where to stay in Barnsley

Average rates range from around £88 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £95 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)
£72+
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Ibis Styles Barnsley
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£50+
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Holiday Inn Barnsley M1, Jct.37
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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Mercure Barnsley Tankersley Manor Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£86+
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The Blacksmiths Arms
1 star
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£71+
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Churchill's Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£65+
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Hiring a car in Barnsley

Hiring a car in Barnsley costs £33 per day, on average, or £65 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, 2% 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 £16.16 and £21.55. The most frequently booked car type in Barnsley is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Barnsley costs £33 per day, on average, or £65 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, 2% 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 £16.16 and £21.55. The most frequently booked car type in Barnsley is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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