What is the cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Balby?

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Balby is to drive which costs £4 - £6 and takes 22 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Barnsley to Balby?

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Balby is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs £35 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Barnsley and Balby?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sheffield Road/Taylor Row and arriving at Warmsworth Road/Oswin Avenue. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 7m.

How far is it from Barnsley to Balby?

The distance between Barnsley and Balby is 29 miles. The road distance is 16.9 miles.

How do I travel from Barnsley to Balby without a car?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Balby without a car is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs £12 - £24.

How long does it take to get from Barnsley to Balby?

It takes approximately 1h 5m to get from Barnsley to Balby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Balby bus from?

Barnsley to Balby bus services, operated by Globe Coaches, depart from Sheffield Road/Taylor Row station.

Train or bus from Barnsley to Balby?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Balby is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs £12 - £24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 7m.

Where does the Barnsley to Balby bus arrive?

Barnsley to Balby bus services, operated by Globe Coaches, arrive at Warmsworth Road/Oswin Avenue station.

Can I drive from Barnsley to Balby?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Balby is 17 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Barnsley to Balby.

Where can I stay near Balby?

There are 336+ hotels available in Balby.

Barnsley to Balby - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, car

There are 5 ways to get from Barnsley to Balby by train, bus, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Meadowhalltrain Leeds - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Meadowhall to Doncastertrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
1h 5m
£13–24
Drive 16.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Barnsley to Balbycar 16.8 mi
22 min
£5–6
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Road/Taylor Row to Warmsworth Road/Oswin Avenuebus X20
1h 7m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Barnsley to Balbytaxi 16.8 mi
22 min
£35–45
Bus, line 221 bus
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Road/Taylor Row to Dale Road/East Avenuebus 218 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dale Road/Quarry Street to Warmsworth Road/Oswin Avenuebus 221
2h 3m
£6–9

Barnsley to Balby by train and bus

391Weekly Services

1h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 29.1 mi
Duration: 1h 5m

What companies run services between Barnsley, England and Balby, England?

You can take a train from Barnsley to Warmsworth Road/Hall Flat Lane via Meadowhall, Doncaster, and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B5 in around 1h 5m. Alternatively, Globe Coaches operates a bus from Sheffield Road/Taylor Row to Warmsworth Road/Oswin Avenue hourly, and the journey takes 1h 7m.

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