🚌 Bus from Rotherham Town Centre to Barnsley Town Centre
4 direct routes · about 70 min · first bus 05:44, last bus 23:05 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22X | Stagecoach Yorkshire | ~70 min | 81 | 05:44 | 23:05 | Rotherham Interchange/A3 (A3) |
| 7 | Globe Coaches | ~54 min | 21 | 06:40 | 22:20 | Rotherham Interchange/B5 (B5) |
| 217 | Stagecoach Yorkshire | ~113 min | 8 | 09:43 | 16:48 | Rotherham Interchange/A3 (A3) |
| 218 | Stagecoach Yorkshire | ~117 min | 2 | 07:36 | 08:43 | Rotherham Interchange/A3 (A3) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Rotherham Town Centre on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Rotherham Town Centre to Barnsley Town Centre?
4 routes run directly from Rotherham Town Centre to Barnsley Town Centre: the 22X (Stagecoach Yorkshire), the 7 (Globe Coaches), the 217 (Stagecoach Yorkshire), the 218 (Stagecoach Yorkshire).
How long does the bus take from Rotherham Town Centre to Barnsley Town Centre?
Around 70 minutes on the 22X, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Rotherham Town Centre to Barnsley Town Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 22X) leaves around 05:44 and the last around 23:05. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Rotherham Town Centre to Barnsley Town Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.