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

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Formby is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Formby is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Barnsley and Formby?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Formby. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street and arriving at School Lane via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One and Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Barnsley and Formby?

No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Formby. However, there are services departing from Barnsley and arriving at Formby via Huddersfield and Liverpool Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from Barnsley to Formby?

The distance between Barnsley and Formby is 90 miles. The road distance is 75 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnsley to Formby without a car is to train via Huddersfield which takes 3h 8m and costs £35 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Barnsley to Formby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Formby bus from?

Barnsley to Formby bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Formby train from?

Barnsley to Formby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barnsley station.

Train or bus from Barnsley to Formby?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Formby is to train via Huddersfield which takes 3h 8m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £60 and takes 6h 8m.

Where does the Barnsley to Formby bus arrive?

Barnsley to Formby bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Barnsley to Formby train arrive?

Barnsley to Formby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Huddersfield station.

Can I drive from Barnsley to Formby?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Formby is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Barnsley to Formby.

How do I get a train ticket from Barnsley to Formby?

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Where can I stay near Formby?

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Barnsley to Formby - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via Huddersfield
best
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Huddersfieldtrain Sheffield - Huddersfield / ...
2. Take the train from Huddersfield to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
3h 8m
£35–65
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 170
6h 8m
£17–56
Drive 74.6 mi
1. Drive from Barnsley to Formbycar 74.6 mi
1h 44m
£19–27
Train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Formbytrain Hunts Cross - Southport
3h 19m
£41–89
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Leedstrain Sheffield - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Southporttrain Leeds - Southport
5h 2m
£45–90

Barnsley to Formby by train and foot

115Weekly Services

3h 8mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 89 mi
Duration: 3h 8m

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

You can take a train from Barnsley to Formby via Huddersfield, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central in around 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street to School Lane via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 6h 8m.

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