Bus and Coach from Cardiff to Barnsley: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Cardiff to Barnsley

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

today

£20

tomorrow

£21

Monday

Tuesday

£18

Wednesday

£16

Thursday

£18

Friday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 50m	03:15	Cardiff	Coach Station	13:05	Barnsley	Interchange Transit Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 31/01/2026 03:15:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/01/2026 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
National Express	9h 45m	03:20	Cardiff	University	13:05	Barnsley	Interchange Transit Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 31/01/2026 03:20:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/01/2026 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
National Express	9h 15m	19:45	Cardiff	Coach Station	05:00	Barnsley	Interchange Transit Station	Economy	£36	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 31/01/2026 19:45:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/02/2026 05:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
National Express	9h 7m	19:53	Cardiff	University	05:00	Barnsley	Interchange Transit Station	Economy	£36	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 31/01/2026 19:53:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/02/2026 05:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 7m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 50m	03:15	Cardiff	Coach Station	13:05	Barnsley	Interchange Transit Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 01/02/2026 03:15:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/02/2026 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
National Express	9h 45m	03:20	Cardiff	University	13:05	Barnsley	Interchange Transit Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 01/02/2026 03:20:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/02/2026 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
National Express	9h 15m	19:45	Cardiff	Coach Station	05:00	Barnsley	Interchange Transit Station	Economy	£40	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 01/02/2026 19:45:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/02/2026 05:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
National Express	9h 7m	19:53	Cardiff	University	05:00	Barnsley	Interchange Transit Station	Economy	£40	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 01/02/2026 19:53:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/02/2026 05:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 7m

Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Barnsley via Leeds, you can save more than £7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  13h 0m
  
  0
  
  12:15
  
  Cardiff
  Kingsway Coach Stop
  
  19:20
  
  Leeds
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £10
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 02/02/2026 12:15:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/02/2026 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
- National Express
  
  0h 45m
  
  0
  
  00:30
  
  Leeds
  Bus Station
  
  01:15
  
  Barnsley
  Interchange Transit Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £4
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 00:30:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/02/2026 01:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
Travel time is 3h 53m longer, but you will save £7

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 50m	03:15	Cardiff	Coach Station	13:05	Barnsley	Interchange Transit Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 03:15:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/02/2026 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
National Express	9h 45m	03:20	Cardiff	University	13:05	Barnsley	Interchange Transit Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 03:20:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/02/2026 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
National Express	9h 45m	19:15	Cardiff	Coach Station	05:00	Barnsley	Interchange Transit Station	Economy	£40	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 19:15:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/02/2026 05:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
National Express	9h 37m	19:23	Cardiff	University	05:00	Barnsley	Interchange Transit Station	Economy	£46	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 19:23:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/02/2026 05:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 37m

Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Barnsley via Leeds, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  13h 0m
  
  0
  
  12:15
  
  Cardiff
  Kingsway Coach Stop
  
  19:20
  
  Leeds
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £10
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 02/02/2026 12:15:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/02/2026 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
- National Express
  
  0h 45m
  
  0
  
  00:30
  
  Leeds
  Bus Station
  
  01:15
  
  Barnsley
  Interchange Transit Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £4
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 00:30:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/02/2026 01:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
Travel time is 3h 23m longer, but you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 50m	03:15	Cardiff	Coach Station	13:05	Barnsley	Interchange Transit Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 04/02/2026 03:15:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/02/2026 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
National Express	9h 45m	03:20	Cardiff	University	13:05	Barnsley	Interchange Transit Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 04/02/2026 03:20:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/02/2026 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
National Express	9h 45m	19:15	Cardiff	Coach Station	05:00	Barnsley	Interchange Transit Station	Economy	£36	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 04/02/2026 19:15:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 05:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
National Express	9h 37m	19:23	Cardiff	University	05:00	Barnsley	Interchange Transit Station	Economy	£36	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 04/02/2026 19:23:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 05:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 37m

Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Barnsley via Leeds, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  13h 0m
  
  0
  
  12:15
  
  Cardiff
  Kingsway Coach Stop
  
  19:20
  
  Leeds
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £10
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 02/02/2026 12:15:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/02/2026 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
- National Express
  
  0h 45m
  
  0
  
  00:30
  
  Leeds
  Bus Station
  
  01:15
  
  Barnsley
  Interchange Transit Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £4
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 00:30:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/02/2026 01:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
Travel time is 3h 23m longer, but you will save £2

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 50m	03:15	Cardiff	Coach Station	13:05	Barnsley	Interchange Transit Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 03:15:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
National Express	9h 45m	03:20	Cardiff	University	13:05	Barnsley	Interchange Transit Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 03:20:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
National Express	9h 45m	19:15	Cardiff	Coach Station	05:00	Barnsley	Interchange Transit Station	Economy	£38	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 19:15:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/02/2026 05:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
National Express	9h 37m	19:23	Cardiff	University	05:00	Barnsley	Interchange Transit Station	Economy	£38	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 19:23:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/02/2026 05:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 37m

Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Barnsley via Leeds, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  13h 0m
  
  0
  
  12:15
  
  Cardiff
  Kingsway Coach Stop
  
  19:20
  
  Leeds
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £10
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 02/02/2026 12:15:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/02/2026 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
- National Express
  
  0h 45m
  
  0
  
  00:30
  
  Leeds
  Bus Station
  
  01:15
  
  Barnsley
  Interchange Transit Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £4
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 00:30:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/02/2026 01:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
Travel time is 3h 23m longer, but you will save £4

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Cardiff to Barnsley is £16 on 26/01/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Cardiff and Barnsley

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

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

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 10 coaches from Cardiff to Barnsley, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Cardiff and Barnsley, with 10 offers.

Facts about coaches from Cardiff to Barnsley

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 4 times every day by bus from Cardiff to Barnsley in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cardiff to Barnsley starting from £16!

Cheapest Bus	£16
Fastest Bus	9h 7m
Earliest Coach	03:15
Latest Coach	19:23
Daily Bus Connections	4 Ø
Distance	257.4 km
Coach Companies	National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Cardiff to Barnsley

Every day, 4 buses from 1 coach companies leave Cardiff for Barnsley: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 31/01/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 26/01

Tuesday 27/01

Wednesday 28/01

Thursday 29/01

Friday 30/01

Saturday 31/01

£20

Sunday 01/02

£21

Monday 02/02

Tuesday 03/02

£18

Wednesday 04/02

£16

Thursday 05/02

£18

Friday 06/02

Saturday 07/02

£26

Sunday 08/02

£24

Monday 09/02

Tuesday 10/02

Wednesday 11/02

Thursday 12/02

Friday 13/02

£16

Saturday 14/02

Sunday 15/02

Monday 16/02

Tuesday 17/02

Wednesday 18/02

Thursday 19/02

Friday 20/02

£16

Saturday 21/02

£21

Sunday 22/02

The cheapest time to travel from Cardiff to Barnsley

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

With a price starting from £16, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Cardiff to Barnsley. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £21.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cardiff to Barnsley, with £16. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £36.

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

All bus stations and stops in Cardiff and Barnsley

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

University

Park Place 50

Coach Station

Sophia Gardens 2

Kingsway Coach Stop

North Rd

Gabalfa Interchange

North Road 213

Bus Interchange

Central Square 3

Interchange Transit Station

Midland Street 32-34

Oakwell Stadium

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cardiff to Barnsley

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

FAQs about the Cardiff to Barnsley bus

How much does a Cardiff - Barnsley coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Cardiff - Barnsley bus trip is available from £16 and takes 9h 50m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Cardiff to Barnsley is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £16 to £46. 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 Cardiff - Barnsley route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Cardiff 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 Cardiff take?

The quickest coach from Cardiff to Barnsley is provided by National Express and takes 9h 7m. 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 Cardiff to Barnsley?

The earliest bus to Barnsley departs from Cardiff at 03:15. 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 Cardiff to Barnsley?

The latest bus to Barnsley departs from Cardiff at 19:23. 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 Cardiff - Barnsley route?

Passengers looking to travel from Cardiff 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 Cardiff and Barnsley?

You can check all the direct connections between Cardiff 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 Cardiff?

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 Cardiff 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 Cardiff 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 Cardiff to Barnsley on your planned travel date.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Cardiff and to Barnsley

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