Bus and Coach from Canterbury to Barnsley: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Canterbury to Barnsley

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

today

tomorrow

£23

Friday

£37

Saturday

Sunday

£37

Monday

Tuesday

£31

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 45m	04:20	Canterbury	Coach Station	13:05	Barnsley	Interchange Transit Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 04:20:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
National Express	8h 37m	04:28	Canterbury	University of Kent	13:05	Barnsley	Interchange Transit Station	Economy	£27	A Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 04:28:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 37m
National Express	10h 10m	18:50	Canterbury	Coach Station	05:00	Barnsley	Interchange Transit Station	Economy	£47	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 18:50:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 05:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
National Express	10h 0m	19:00	Canterbury	University of Kent	05:00	Barnsley	Interchange Transit Station	Economy	£48	A Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 19:00:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 05:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 45m	04:20	Canterbury	Coach Station	13:05	Barnsley	Interchange Transit Station	Economy	£37	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 04:20:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
National Express	8h 37m	04:28	Canterbury	University of Kent	13:05	Barnsley	Interchange Transit Station	Economy	£37	A Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 04:28:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 37m
National Express	9h 5m	19:55	Canterbury	Coach Station	05:00	Barnsley	Interchange Transit Station	Economy	£51	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 19:55:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 05:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £51 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
National Express	8h 57m	20:03	Canterbury	University of Kent	05:00	Barnsley	Interchange Transit Station	Economy	£51	A Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 20:03:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 05:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £51 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 57m

Did you know that if you travel from Canterbury to Barnsley via Whistable, you can save more than £6? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  Save more than 16%
  
  8h 27m
  
  Canterbury
  
  10 km
  
  04:38
  
  Whistable
  Bus Stop
  
  13:05
  
  Barnsley
  Interchange Transit Station
  
  0 km
  
  Economy
  
  £31
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Stop, Whistable (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 04:38:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 27m
Did you know that if you travel from Canterbury to Barnsley via London, you can save more than £11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  7h 35m
  
  0
  
  05:30
  
  Canterbury
  Coach Station
  
  08:05
  
  London
  Elephant and Castle
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £9
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 05:30:00 to Elephant and Castle, London (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 08:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
- National Express
  
  4h 35m
  
  0
  
  08:30
  
  London
  Victoria Coach Station
  
  13:05
  
  Barnsley
  Interchange Transit Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £17
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Victoria Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 08:30:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
Travel Time is 1h 2m shorter, and you will save £11

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 45m	04:20	Canterbury	Coach Station	13:05	Barnsley	Interchange Transit Station	Economy	£37	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 04:20:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
National Express	8h 37m	04:28	Canterbury	University of Kent	13:05	Barnsley	Interchange Transit Station	Economy	£37	A Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 04:28:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 37m
National Express	9h 5m	19:55	Canterbury	Coach Station	05:00	Barnsley	Interchange Transit Station	Economy	£51	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 19:55:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/12/2025 05:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £51 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
National Express	8h 57m	20:03	Canterbury	University of Kent	05:00	Barnsley	Interchange Transit Station	Economy	£51	A Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 20:03:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/12/2025 05:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £51 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 57m

Did you know that if you travel from Canterbury to Barnsley via Whistable, you can save more than £6? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  Save more than 16%
  
  8h 27m
  
  Canterbury
  
  10 km
  
  04:38
  
  Whistable
  Bus Stop
  
  13:05
  
  Barnsley
  Interchange Transit Station
  
  0 km
  
  Economy
  
  £31
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Stop, Whistable (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 04:38:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 27m
Did you know that if you travel from Canterbury to Barnsley via London, you can save more than £11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  7h 35m
  
  0
  
  05:30
  
  Canterbury
  Coach Station
  
  08:05
  
  London
  Elephant and Castle
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £9
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 05:30:00 to Elephant and Castle, London (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 08:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
- National Express
  
  4h 35m
  
  0
  
  08:30
  
  London
  Victoria Coach Station
  
  13:05
  
  Barnsley
  Interchange Transit Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £17
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Victoria Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 08:30:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
Travel Time is 1h 2m shorter, and you will save £11

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 45m	04:20	Canterbury	Coach Station	13:05	Barnsley	Interchange Transit Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 04:20:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
National Express	8h 37m	04:28	Canterbury	University of Kent	13:05	Barnsley	Interchange Transit Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 04:28:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 37m
National Express	10h 10m	18:50	Canterbury	Coach Station	05:00	Barnsley	Interchange Transit Station	Economy	£50	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 18:50:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 05:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
National Express	10h 0m	19:00	Canterbury	University of Kent	05:00	Barnsley	Interchange Transit Station	Economy	£50	A Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 19:00:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 05:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Canterbury to Barnsley via London, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  7h 35m
  
  0
  
  05:30
  
  Canterbury
  Coach Station
  
  08:05
  
  London
  Elephant and Castle
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £9
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 05:30:00 to Elephant and Castle, London (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 08:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
- National Express
  
  4h 35m
  
  0
  
  08:30
  
  London
  Victoria Coach Station
  
  13:05
  
  Barnsley
  Interchange Transit Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £17
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Victoria Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 08:30:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
Travel Time is 1h 2m shorter, and you will save £5

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Canterbury to Barnsley is £23 on 16/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Canterbury and Barnsley

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

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily coaches from Canterbury to Barnsley. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Canterbury and Barnsley.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 8 coaches from Canterbury to Barnsley, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Canterbury and Barnsley, with 8 offers.

Facts about coaches from Canterbury to Barnsley

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 4 times every day by bus from Canterbury to Barnsley in one click! Book your bus ticket from Canterbury to Barnsley starting from £23!

Cheapest Bus	£23
Fastest Bus	8h 37m
Earliest Coach	04:20
Latest Coach	19:00
Daily Bus Connections	4 Ø
Distance	306.5 km
Coach Companies	National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Canterbury to Barnsley

Every day, 4 buses from 1 coach companies leave Canterbury for Barnsley: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 17/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

£27

Friday 19/12

£37

Saturday 20/12

Sunday 21/12

£37

Monday 22/12

Tuesday 23/12

£31

Wednesday 24/12

£48

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

Saturday 27/12

Sunday 28/12

Monday 29/12

Tuesday 30/12

Wednesday 31/12

Thursday 01/01

Friday 02/01

Saturday 03/01

Sunday 04/01

Monday 05/01

Tuesday 06/01

Wednesday 07/01

Thursday 08/01

Friday 09/01

Saturday 10/01

Sunday 11/01

The cheapest time to travel from Canterbury to Barnsley

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

With a price starting from £23, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from Canterbury to Barnsley. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £37.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Canterbury to Barnsley, with £23. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £47.

How to save money travelling from Canterbury 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 Canterbury 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 Canterbury 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 Canterbury to Barnsley are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Canterbury to Barnsley

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

National Express from Canterbury to Barnsley

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

Cheapest Price	£23
Fastest Coach	8h 37m
Earliest Coach	04:20
Last Coach	19:00
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	14/12/2025

All bus stations and stops in Canterbury and Barnsley

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

Coach Station

Gravel Walk 14

University of Kent

University Road

Park and Ride

New Dover Road

Interchange Transit Station

Midland Street 32-34

Oakwell Stadium

Service and Comfort on the bus from Canterbury to Barnsley

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

FAQs about the Canterbury to Barnsley bus

How much does a Canterbury - Barnsley coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Canterbury - Barnsley bus trip is available from £23 and takes 8h 45m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Canterbury to Barnsley is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £23 to £51. 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 Canterbury - Barnsley route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Canterbury to Barnsley is offered by roughly 4 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Barnsley from Canterbury take?

The quickest coach from Canterbury to Barnsley is provided by National Express and takes 8h 37m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £27. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Canterbury to Barnsley?

The earliest bus to Barnsley departs from Canterbury at 04:20. 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 Canterbury to Barnsley?

The latest bus to Barnsley departs from Canterbury at 19:00. 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 Canterbury - Barnsley route?

Passengers looking to travel from Canterbury 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 Canterbury and Barnsley?

You can check all the direct connections between Canterbury 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 Canterbury?

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 Canterbury 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 Canterbury 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 Canterbury to Barnsley on your planned travel date.

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

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 4 daily trips between Canterbury and Barnsley. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Canterbury to Barnsley?

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Canterbury and to Barnsley

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