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

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Macclesfield is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 1h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Macclesfield is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Barnsley and Macclesfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Macclesfield station. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street and arriving at Railway Station via Sheffield Interchange/D3, Buxton Road and Market Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Barnsley and Macclesfield?

No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Barnsley and arriving at Macclesfield via Sheffield and Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.

How far is it from Barnsley to Macclesfield?

The distance between Barnsley and Macclesfield is 64 miles. The road distance is 42.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnsley to Macclesfield without a car is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs £16 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Barnsley to Macclesfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Macclesfield bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Macclesfield train from?

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

Train or bus from Barnsley to Macclesfield?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Macclesfield is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs £16 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 27m.

Where does the Barnsley to Macclesfield bus arrive?

Barnsley to Macclesfield bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, arrive at Sheffield Interchange/D4 station.

Where does the Barnsley to Macclesfield train arrive?

Barnsley to Macclesfield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Barnsley to Macclesfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Macclesfield is 43 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Barnsley to Macclesfield.

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

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Where can I stay near Macclesfield?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnsley to SheffieldLeeds - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to StockportCleethorpes - Stockport / ...
1h 55m
£17–53
Drive 42.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Barnsley to Macclesfield42.7 mi
1h 8m
£11–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street to Sheffield Interchange/D4X17
2. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/D3 to Square218
3. Take the bus from Buxton Road to Market PlaceTp
4h 27m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Barnsley to Macclesfield42.7 mi
1h 8m
£90–110

Barnsley to Macclesfield by train

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1h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 64.1 mi
Duration: 1h 55m

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

You can take a train from Barnsley to Macclesfield via Sheffield and Stockport in around 1h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street to Railway Station via Sheffield Interchange/D3, Square, Buxton Road, and Market Place in around 4h 27m.

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