Bus Manchester to Barnsley: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Manchester to Barnsley

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Manchester to Barnsley from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.

today

$14

tomorrow

$17

Sunday

Monday

$14

Tuesday

Wednesday

$14

Thursday

$14

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	5h 35m	7:40 PM	Manchester	Miles Platting	1:15 AM	Barnsley	Interchange Transit Station		Economy	$14	A Bus from National Express goes from Miles Platting, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 7:40:00 PM to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 1:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
	National Express	4h 15m	9:00 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	1:15 AM	Barnsley	Interchange Transit Station		Economy	$14	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 9:00:00 PM to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 1:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	5h 35m	7:40 PM	Manchester	Miles Platting	1:15 AM	Barnsley	Interchange Transit Station		Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Miles Platting, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 7:40:00 PM to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 1:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
	National Express	4h 15m	9:00 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	1:15 AM	Barnsley	Interchange Transit Station		Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 9:00:00 PM to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 1:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Barnsley via Leeds, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  4h 45m
  
  0
  
  8:30 PM
  
  Manchester
  Shudehill Interchange
  
  9:40 PM
  
  Leeds
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $6
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 8:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
- National Express
  
  0h 45m
  
  0
  
  12:30 AM
  
  Leeds
  Bus Station
  
  1:15 AM
  
  Barnsley
  Interchange Transit Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $6
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 12:30:00 AM to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 1:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
Travel time is 0h 30m longer, but you will save $5

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	5h 35m	7:40 PM	Manchester	Miles Platting	1:15 AM	Barnsley	Interchange Transit Station		Economy	$14	A Bus from National Express goes from Miles Platting, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 7:40:00 PM to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 1:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
	National Express	4h 15m	9:00 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	1:15 AM	Barnsley	Interchange Transit Station		Economy	$14	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 9:00:00 PM to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 1:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Barnsley via Leeds, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  4h 45m
  
  0
  
  8:30 PM
  
  Manchester
  Shudehill Interchange
  
  9:40 PM
  
  Leeds
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $5
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 8:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
- National Express
  
  0h 45m
  
  0
  
  12:30 AM
  
  Leeds
  Bus Station
  
  1:15 AM
  
  Barnsley
  Interchange Transit Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $6
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 12:30:00 AM to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 1:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
Travel time is 0h 30m longer, but you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	5h 35m	7:40 PM	Manchester	Miles Platting	1:15 AM	Barnsley	Interchange Transit Station		Economy	$14	A Bus from National Express goes from Miles Platting, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 7:40:00 PM to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 1:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
	National Express	4h 15m	9:00 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	1:15 AM	Barnsley	Interchange Transit Station		Economy	$14	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 9:00:00 PM to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 1:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Barnsley via Leeds, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  4h 45m
  
  0
  
  8:30 PM
  
  Manchester
  Shudehill Interchange
  
  9:40 PM
  
  Leeds
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $5
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 8:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
- National Express
  
  0h 45m
  
  0
  
  12:30 AM
  
  Leeds
  Bus Station
  
  1:15 AM
  
  Barnsley
  Interchange Transit Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $6
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 12:30:00 AM to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 1:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
Travel time is 0h 30m longer, but you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	5h 35m	7:40 PM	Manchester	Miles Platting	1:15 AM	Barnsley	Interchange Transit Station		Economy	$14	A Bus from National Express goes from Miles Platting, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 7:40:00 PM to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 1:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
	National Express	4h 15m	9:00 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	1:15 AM	Barnsley	Interchange Transit Station		Economy	$14	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 9:00:00 PM to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 1:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Barnsley via Leeds, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  4h 45m
  
  0
  
  8:30 PM
  
  Manchester
  Shudehill Interchange
  
  9:40 PM
  
  Leeds
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $5
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 8:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
- National Express
  
  0h 45m
  
  0
  
  12:30 AM
  
  Leeds
  Bus Station
  
  1:15 AM
  
  Barnsley
  Interchange Transit Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $6
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 12:30:00 AM to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 1:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
Travel time is 0h 30m longer, but you will save $4

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Manchester to Barnsley is $14 on 12/5/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Facts about the bus from Manchester to Barnsley

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 2 times every day by bus from Manchester to Barnsley in one click! Book your bus ticket from Manchester to Barnsley starting from $14!

Cheapest Bus	$14
Fastest Bus	4h 15m
Earliest Bus	7:40 PM
Latest Bus	9:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	31.7 miles
Bus Companies	National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Manchester to Barnsley

Every day, 2 buses from 1 bus companies leave Manchester for Barnsley: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$14

Saturday 12/06

$17

Sunday 12/07

$34

Monday 12/08

$14

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

$14

Thursday 12/11

$14

Friday 12/12

Saturday 12/13

$14

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

$34

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

How to save money travelling from Manchester to Barnsley

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Manchester to Barnsley in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Manchester to Barnsley, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Manchester to Barnsley are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Manchester and Barnsley

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Manchester and Barnsley.

Coach Station

Chorlton St

Corporation St

Hanover Street 2

Moss Lane East Station

Manchester (Moss Lane East) Manchester (Moss Lane East)

Shudehill Interchange

Shudehill

Old Trafford Cricket Ground

Talbot Rd

Interchange Transit Station

Midland Street 32-34

Oakwell Stadium

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

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Service and Comfort on the bus from Manchester to Barnsley

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Manchester to Barnsley? Or which bus companies serve the route Manchester to Barnsley? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Manchester to Barnsley bus

How much does a Manchester Barnsley bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $14 and takes 5h 35m to reach Barnsley. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Manchester to Barnsley?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $14 and $18. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Barnsley.

On average, how many connections are available from Manchester to Barnsley each day?

Every day, the Manchester to Barnsley bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Manchester to Barnsley take?

The fastest bus from Manchester to Barnsley is offered by National Express and takes 4h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $14. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Manchester to Barnsley?

The earliest bus arriving in Barnsley from Manchester starts at 7:40 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Manchester to Barnsley?

The latest bus trip departing from Manchester for Barnsley starts at 9:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Manchester Barnsley route?

When traveling by bus from Manchester to Barnsley, passengers can travel with National Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Barnsley?

You can check all the direct connections between Manchester and Barnsley by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the Manchester to Barnsley bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Manchester Barnsley bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Manchester Barnsley bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Manchester to Barnsley on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Manchester to Barnsley

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Manchester and to Barnsley

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Manchester and to Barnsley. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!