There are 5 ways to get from Barnsley to Congleton by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, line 38 bus
best- Take the train from Barnsley to Sheffieldtrain
- Take the train from Sheffield to Stockporttrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 38
2h 44mDrive 51.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Barnsley to Congletoncar 51.1 mi
1h 23m£13–19Bus
- Take the bus from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street to Sheffield Interchange/D4bus X17
- Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/D3 to Squarebus 218
- Take the bus from Buxton Road to Market Placebus Tp
5h 18mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Barnsley to Congletontaxi 51.1 mi
1h 23m£100–130Train
- Take the train from Barnsley to Sheffieldtrain
- Take the train from Sheffield to Stockporttrain
- Take the train from Stockport to Congletontrain
2h 44m£17–42
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Congleton is to drive which costs £12 - £19 and takes 1h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Congleton is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs £12 - £19.
No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Congleton station. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street and arriving at Bus Station via Sheffield Interchange/D3, Buxton Road, Market Place and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Congleton. However, there are services departing from Barnsley and arriving at Congleton via Sheffield and Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
The distance between Barnsley and Congleton is 74 miles. The road distance is 51.4 miles.
The best way to get from Barnsley to Congleton without a car is to train and line 38 bus which takes 2h 44m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Barnsley to Congleton, including transfers.
Barnsley to Congleton bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, depart from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street station.
Barnsley to Congleton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barnsley station.
The best way to get from Barnsley to Congleton is to bus which takes 5h 18m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £16 - £45 and takes 2h 44m.
What companies run services between Barnsley, England and Congleton, England?
You can take a bus from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street to Bus Station via Sheffield Interchange/D3, Square, Buxton Road, Market Place, and Bus Station in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barnsley to Congleton via Sheffield and Stockport in around 2h 44m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Barnsley to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £4–7
Train from Sheffield to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £7–10
Train from Stockport to Congleton
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £5–7
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Sheffield to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–29
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Standard
- £11–17
- 1st Class
- £23–29
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Sheffield to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £12–19
- Phone
- 01782 332337
- info@dgbus.co.uk
- Website
- dgbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.dgbus.co.uk/
Bus from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street to Sheffield Interchange/D4
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- 0871 200 22 33
- info@tmtravel.co.uk
- Website
- tmtravel.co.uk
Bus from Sheffield Interchange/D3 to Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- http://www.tmtravel.co.uk/
Bus from Sheffield Interchange/D3 to Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.andrews-of-tideswell.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0844 351 1120
- help@centrebus.com
- Website
- highpeakbuses.com
Bus from Buxton Road to Market Place
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- http://www.highpeakbuses.com
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- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Estimated price
- £100–130
City Taxis Barnsley
- Phone
- +44 1226 288 888
- Website
- citytaxis.com
Blue Line Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1226 244 444
- Website
- bluelinetaxisbarnsley.co.uk
Arrow Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1226 388 888
A Line Taxis Barnsley
- Phone
- +44 1226 285 999
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More Questions & Answers
Barnsley to Congleton bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, arrive at Sheffield Interchange/D4 station.
Barnsley to Congleton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Sheffield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Congleton is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Barnsley to Congleton.
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