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 Alderson Crescent via Sheffield Interchange/E2, Aintree Station and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

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 7m.

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 which takes 3h 7m and costs £24 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 7m 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 Stagecoach Yorkshire, depart from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street 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 which takes 3h 7m and costs £24 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 300 bus and line 47 bus, which costs £27 - £40 and takes 5h 55m.

Where does the Barnsley to Formby bus arrive?

Barnsley to Formby bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, arrive at Sheffield Interchange/D4 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?

There are 326+ hotels available in Formby.

Barnsley to Formby - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 300 bus

There are 3 ways to get from Barnsley to Formby by train, bus, or car

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Train
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 7m
£24–67
Drive 74.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Barnsley to Formbycar 74.6 mi
1h 44m
£19–27
Bus, line 300 bus, line 47 bus
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street to Sheffield Interchange/D4bus X17
2. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Aintree Festival Zone Packagebus Gn4
3. Take the bus from Aintree Station to Leicester Streetbus 300
4. Take the bus from Union Street to Alderson Crescentbus 47
5h 55m
£27–35

Barnsley to Formby by train and foot

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3h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 89 mi
Duration: 3h 7m

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 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street to Alderson Crescent via Sheffield Interchange/E2, Aintree Festival Zone Package, Aintree Station, Leicester Street, and Union Street in around 5h 55m.

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