To get to Barnsley by car, take the M1 and exit at junction 37. From there, follow the A628 towards Barnsley. If you're coming from Sheffield, take the A61 towards Barnsley. From Leeds, take the M1 and exit at junction 38, then take the A637 towards Barnsley.
If you prefer to travel by train, there are several options. From Sheffield, take the Northern rail towards Leeds and get off at Barnsley station. From Leeds, take the TransPennine Express towards Sheffield and get off at Barnsley station. There are also direct trains from Manchester Piccadilly to Barnsley.
If you're coming from nearby landmarks, we recommend taking the A635 from Doncaster or the A628 from Manchester. If you're in the town of Rotherham, take the A633 towards Barnsley.
The closest airport to Barnsley is Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield.
It is approximately 20 miles away from the town center.
One suggested route would be to take the M18 motorway from the airport towards Barnsley, which takes around 30 minutes by car.