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 - £7 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 58 min.

How far is it from Barnsley to Balby?

The distance between Barnsley and Balby is 16 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 bus which takes 58 min and costs .

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

The bus from Sheffield Road/Taylor Row to Warmsworth Road/Oswin Avenue takes 58 min including transfers and departs hourly.

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 bus which takes 58 min and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £9 - £23 and takes 1h 4m.

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 793+ hotels available in Balby.

Barnsley to Balby - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Barnsley to Balby by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Road/Taylor Row to Warmsworth Road/Oswin AvenueX20
58 min
Drive 16.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Barnsley to Balby16.8 mi
22 min
£5–7
Train
1. Take the train from Barnsley to MeadowhallLeeds - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Meadowhall to DoncasterStockport - Cleethorpes / ...
1h 4m
£9–22
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Barnsley to Balby16.8 mi
22 min
£35–45

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 16.2 mi
Duration: 58 min

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

Globe Coaches operates a bus from Sheffield Road/Taylor Row to Warmsworth Road/Oswin Avenue hourly, and the journey takes 58 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barnsley to Warmsworth Road/Hall Flat Lane via Meadowhall, Doncaster, and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B5 in around 1h 4m.

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