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

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Lowestoft is to drive which costs £45 - £65 and takes 3h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Lowestoft is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs £45 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Barnsley and Lowestoft?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Lowestoft station. However, there are services departing from Barnsley Interchange/A23 and arriving at Railway Station via Broad Marsh Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Parkside and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Barnsley and Lowestoft?

No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Lowestoft. However, there are services departing from Barnsley and arriving at Lowestoft via Meadowhall, Doncaster, Peterborough and Norwich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

How far is it from Barnsley to Lowestoft?

The distance between Barnsley and Lowestoft is 215 miles. The road distance is 182.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnsley to Lowestoft without a car is to train via Peterborough which takes 5h 37m and costs £30 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Barnsley to Lowestoft, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Lowestoft bus from?

Barnsley to Lowestoft bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Barnsley Interchange/A23 station.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Lowestoft train from?

Barnsley to Lowestoft train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Doncaster station.

Train or bus from Barnsley to Lowestoft?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Lowestoft is to train via Peterborough which takes 5h 37m and costs £30 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 11m.

Where does the Barnsley to Lowestoft bus arrive?

Barnsley to Lowestoft bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where does the Barnsley to Lowestoft train arrive?

Barnsley to Lowestoft train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Barnsley to Lowestoft?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Lowestoft is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Barnsley to Lowestoft.

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

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Where can I stay near Lowestoft?

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

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

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Train via Peterborough
best
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Norwich
3. Take the train from Norwich to Lowestoft
5h 37m
£35–146
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A23 to Broad Marsh Bus Station465
2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station
3. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Parkside777
4. Take the bus from Parkside to Bus Station727 / ...
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway StationX21 / ...
9h 11m
Drive 181 mi
1. Drive from Barnsley to Lowestoft181 mi
3h 25m
£45–65
Train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to NorwichLiverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
6h 24m
£44–142

Barnsley to Lowestoft by train

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Distance: 213.6 mi
Duration: 5h 37m

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

You can take a train from Barnsley to Lowestoft via Meadowhall, Doncaster, Peterborough, and Norwich in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barnsley Interchange/A23 to Railway Station via Broad Marsh Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Parkside, and Bus Station in around 9h 11m.

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