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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 May
Estimated hotel price
£56
1 night at 3-star hotel
Barnsley in May
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 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 Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Barnsley, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Barnsley takes 70 miles and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 80 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 Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Barnsley, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Barnsley takes 70 miles and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 80 miles.

Airports near Barnsley

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Barnsley

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Barnsley

Average rates range from around £89 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)
£70+
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The Fairway
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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Ibis Styles Barnsley
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£49+
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Holiday Inn Barnsley M1, Jct.37
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£63+
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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 £31 per day, on average, or £62 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Barnsley.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Barnsley is Compact (Vauxhall Crossland or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Barnsley costs £31 per day, on average, or £62 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Barnsley.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Barnsley is Compact (Vauxhall Crossland or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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