Bus and Coach from Bournemouth to Barnsley: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Bournemouth to Barnsley

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

today

£22

tomorrow

£20

Monday

£16

Tuesday

£16

Wednesday

Thursday

£20

Friday

£16

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	13h 50m	15:00	Bournemouth	University	04:50	Barnsley	Interchange Transit Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 02/05/2026 15:00:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/05/2026 04:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
National Express	8h 25m	04:40	Bournemouth	Train Station	13:05	Barnsley	Interchange Transit Station	Economy	£36	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 02/05/2026 04:40:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/05/2026 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
National Express	9h 35m	19:15	Bournemouth	Train Station	04:50	Barnsley	Interchange Transit Station	Economy	£36	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 02/05/2026 19:15:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/05/2026 04:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m

Did you know that if you travel from Bournemouth to Barnsley via Branksome, you can save more than £-16? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  8h 47m
  
  Bournemouth
  
  3 km
  
  04:18
  
  Branksome
  Station
  
  13:05
  
  Barnsley
  Interchange Transit Station
  
  0 km
  
  Economy
  
  £38
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Station, Branksome (United Kingdom) at 02/05/2026 04:18:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/05/2026 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 47m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 25m	04:40	Bournemouth	Train Station	13:05	Barnsley	Interchange Transit Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 03/05/2026 04:40:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/05/2026 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
National Express	9h 35m	19:15	Bournemouth	Train Station	04:50	Barnsley	Interchange Transit Station	Economy	£36	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 03/05/2026 19:15:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/05/2026 04:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
National Express	13h 50m	15:00	Bournemouth	University	04:50	Barnsley	Interchange Transit Station	Economy	£36	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 03/05/2026 15:00:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/05/2026 04:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Bournemouth to Barnsley via Branksome, you can save more than £-1? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  8h 47m
  
  Bournemouth
  
  3 km
  
  04:18
  
  Branksome
  Station
  
  13:05
  
  Barnsley
  Interchange Transit Station
  
  0 km
  
  Economy
  
  £21
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Station, Branksome (United Kingdom) at 03/05/2026 04:18:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/05/2026 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 47m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 25m	04:40	Bournemouth	Train Station	13:05	Barnsley	Interchange Transit Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 04/05/2026 04:40:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/05/2026 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
National Express	13h 50m	15:00	Bournemouth	University	04:50	Barnsley	Interchange Transit Station	Economy	£32	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 04/05/2026 15:00:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/05/2026 04:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
National Express	9h 35m	19:15	Bournemouth	Train Station	04:50	Barnsley	Interchange Transit Station	Economy	£34	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 04/05/2026 19:15:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/05/2026 04:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	8h 25m	04:40	Bournemouth	Train Station	13:05	Barnsley	Interchange Transit Station		Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 05/05/2026 04:40:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/05/2026 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
	National Express	9h 35m	19:15	Bournemouth	Train Station	04:50	Barnsley	Interchange Transit Station		Economy	£34	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 05/05/2026 19:15:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/05/2026 04:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	8h 25m	04:40	Bournemouth	Train Station	13:05	Barnsley	Interchange Transit Station		Economy	£20	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 07/05/2026 04:40:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/05/2026 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
	National Express	9h 35m	19:15	Bournemouth	Train Station	04:50	Barnsley	Interchange Transit Station		Economy	£37	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 07/05/2026 19:15:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/05/2026 04:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m

Did you know that if you travel from Bournemouth to Barnsley via Branksome, you can save more than £-1? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  8h 47m
  
  Bournemouth
  
  3 km
  
  04:18
  
  Branksome
  Station
  
  13:05
  
  Barnsley
  Interchange Transit Station
  
  0 km
  
  Economy
  
  £21
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Station, Branksome (United Kingdom) at 07/05/2026 04:18:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/05/2026 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 47m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 25m	04:40	Bournemouth	Train Station	13:05	Barnsley	Interchange Transit Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 04:40:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/05/2026 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
National Express	13h 50m	15:00	Bournemouth	University	04:50	Barnsley	Interchange Transit Station	Economy	£32	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 15:00:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/05/2026 04:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
National Express	9h 35m	19:15	Bournemouth	Train Station	04:50	Barnsley	Interchange Transit Station	Economy	£38	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 19:15:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/05/2026 04:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Bournemouth to Barnsley is £16 on 04/05/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Bournemouth and Barnsley

See here how frequent the connections between Bournemouth and Barnsley are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 3 daily coaches from Bournemouth to Barnsley. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Bournemouth and Barnsley.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 6 coaches from Bournemouth to Barnsley, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Bournemouth and Barnsley, with 4 offers.

Facts about coaches from Bournemouth to Barnsley

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 2 times every day by bus from Bournemouth to Barnsley in one click! Book your bus ticket from Bournemouth to Barnsley starting from £16!

Cheapest Bus	£16
Fastest Bus	8h 25m
Earliest Coach	04:40
Latest Coach	19:15
Daily Bus Connections	2 Ø
Distance	316.3 km
Coach Companies	National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Bournemouth to Barnsley

Every day, 2 buses from 1 coach companies leave Bournemouth for Barnsley: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 02/05/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 27/04

Tuesday 28/04

Wednesday 29/04

Thursday 30/04

Friday 01/05

Saturday 02/05

£36

Sunday 03/05

£20

Monday 04/05

£16

Tuesday 05/05

£16

Wednesday 06/05

Thursday 07/05

£20

Friday 08/05

£16

Saturday 09/05

£20

Sunday 10/05

£20

Monday 11/05

£21

Tuesday 12/05

£18

Wednesday 13/05

£18

Thursday 14/05

£20

Friday 15/05

£18

Saturday 16/05

£38

Sunday 17/05

£32

Monday 18/05

£19

Tuesday 19/05

£18

Wednesday 20/05

£18

Thursday 21/05

£20

Friday 22/05

£40

Saturday 23/05

£21

Sunday 24/05

The cheapest time to travel from Bournemouth to Barnsley

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bournemouth to Barnsley, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £16, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Bournemouth to Barnsley. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £20.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bournemouth to Barnsley, with £16. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £34.

How to save money travelling from Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth 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 coaches from Bournemouth to Barnsley are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Bournemouth to Barnsley

These are the most booked bus companies between Bournemouth to Barnsley from our users.

National Express from Bournemouth to Barnsley

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Bournemouth to Barnsley:

Cheapest Price	£16
Fastest Coach	8h 25m
Earliest Coach	04:40
Last Coach	19:15
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	01/05/2026

All bus stations and stops in Bournemouth and Barnsley

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Bournemouth and Barnsley.

Central Coach Station

Bournemouth Bus Station

University

Fern Barrow

Westbourne

Poole Rd

Square

Gervis Pl 9

Pier

Exeter Road

Interchange Transit Station

Midland Street 32-34

Central Station

Dodworth Train Station

Oakwell Stadium

Service and Comfort on the bus from Bournemouth to Barnsley

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

FAQs about the Bournemouth to Barnsley bus

How much does a Bournemouth - Barnsley coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Bournemouth - Barnsley bus trip is available from £16 and takes 8h 25m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Bournemouth to Barnsley is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £16 to £38. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Bournemouth - Barnsley route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Bournemouth to Barnsley is offered by roughly 2 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Barnsley from Bournemouth take?

The quickest coach from Bournemouth to Barnsley is provided by National Express and takes 8h 25m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £36. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bournemouth to Barnsley?

The earliest bus to Barnsley departs from Bournemouth at 04:40. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Bournemouth to Barnsley?

The latest bus to Barnsley departs from Bournemouth at 19:15. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Bournemouth - Barnsley route?

Passengers looking to travel from Bournemouth to Barnsley can travel with National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Barnsley?

You can check all the direct connections between Bournemouth 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 bus to Barnsley from Bournemouth?

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

What equipment is available for the Bournemouth 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 travelling 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 Bournemouth to Barnsley on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Bournemouth to Barnsley?

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Bournemouth and to Barnsley

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