What is the best way to travel from Barnsley to Reading?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Carpool and Buses to Reading from Barnsley. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Reading from Barnsley?
You can reach Reading with just £27 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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BlaBlaCar3h 20m013:40Barnsley17:00Reading0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Barnsley (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2026 13:40:00 to , Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2026 17:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
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National Express12h 5m001:15BarnsleyInterchange Transit Station13:20ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2026 01:15:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2026 13:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
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What are the fastest trips from Barnsley to Reading?
You can get to Reading from Barnsley in just 3h 20m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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BlaBlaCar3h 20m013:40Barnsley17:00Reading0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Barnsley (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2026 13:40:00 to , Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2026 17:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
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National Express12h 5m001:15BarnsleyInterchange Transit Station13:20ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2026 01:15:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2026 13:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
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Bus from Barnsley to Reading
What are the most popular stations in Barnsley and Reading?
In Barnsley, you will usually depart from Central Station, Dodworth Train Station or Oakwell Stadium, while in Reading you will be arriving at West, Station North Interchange or Central Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Reading from Barnsley? With 2 connections between 2 Carpool and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Barnsley and Reading, you can pay as low as £27 with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Carpool from BlaBlaCar: you will get to Reading in just 3h 20m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Barnsley and Reading are National Express and BlaBlaCar, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Barnsley and Reading is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Silkstone or to Lower Earley, and look at flights from Doncaster Sheffield Airport, and landing at Farnborough Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Barnsley to Reading?
The most popular companies between Barnsley and Reading, are National Express and BlaBlaCar. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: National Express
All you need to know when you travel from Barnsley to Reading
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Barnsley to Reading. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Barnsley to Reading
How can I reach Reading from Barnsley?
Every day, there are on average 2 connections between Carpool and Bus, with which you can get to Reading from Barnsley.
How far is Reading from Barnsley?
The distance between Barnsley and Reading is 235.4 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Barnsley and Reading?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 6 kgs of CO2, a train 8 kgs, a car 40 kgs, and a flight 58 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Barnsley to Reading?
You can get to Reading with just £27 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
What is the fastest way to get from Barnsley to Reading?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Reading in just 3h 20m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
More routes to Barnsley and to Reading
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Barnsley and to Reading. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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- Bridgwater to Reading
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- Canterbury to Reading
- Cardiff to Reading
- Cheltenham to Reading
- Glasgow to Reading
- Guildford to Reading
- Leeds to Reading
- London Gatwick Airport to Reading
- London to Reading
- Manchester to Reading
- Newport (Wales) to Reading
- Nottingham to Reading
- Oxford to Reading
- Slough to Reading
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