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

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Idle is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 44 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Idle is to drive which takes 44 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Barnsley and Idle?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Idle. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street and arriving at Fourlands Drive via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.

How far is it from Barnsley to Idle?

The distance between Barnsley and Idle is 42 miles. The road distance is 27.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnsley to Idle without a car is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs £7 - £19.

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

It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Barnsley to Idle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Idle bus from?

Barnsley to Idle bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, depart from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street station.

Train or bus from Barnsley to Idle?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Idle is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs £7 - £19. Alternatively, you can bus and line 60 bus, which costs £7 - £20 and takes 2h 22m.

Where does the Barnsley to Idle bus arrive?

Barnsley to Idle bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/A4 station.

Can I drive from Barnsley to Idle?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Idle is 28 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Barnsley to Idle.

Where can I stay near Idle?

There are 2388+ hotels available in Idle.

Barnsley to Idle - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, line 60 bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Barnsley to Idle by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Leedstrain Sheffield - Leeds / ...
1h 36m
£7–19
Bus, line 60 bus
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street to Meadowhall Interchange/A4bus X17
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Fourlands Drivebus 60 / ...
2h 22m
£7–19
Drive 27.6 mi
1. Drive from Barnsley to Idlecar 27.6 mi
44 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Barnsley to Idletaxi 27.6 mi
44 min
£60–75
Train, line 60 bus
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Leedstrain Sheffield - Leeds / ...
2. Take the bus from City Square F to Fourlands Drivebus 60 / ...
1h 41m
£7–16
Line 96 bus, line 268 bus
1. Take the bus from Eldon Street/Market Hill to Wakefield Bus Stationbus 96B / ...
2. Take the bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Bradford Interchange Bus Stationbus 268 / ...
3h 19m

Barnsley to Idle by train and bus

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1h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 41.4 mi
Duration: 1h 36m

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Barnsley to Leeds every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £6–13 and the journey takes 54 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street to Fourlands Drive via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Leeds City Bus Station in around 2h 22m.

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