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How to get fromBarnsley to Manchesterby train, car, taxi, or bus

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnsley to Sheffieldtrain train Leeds - Sheffield / ...
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    1h 35m
    £21–46

  2. Drive 35.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Barnsley to Manchestercar car 35.5 mi
    53 min
    £9–13

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Barnsley to Manchestertaxi taxi 35.5 mi
    53 min
    £75–95

  4. Train via Huddersfield

    1. Take the train from Barnsley to Huddersfieldtrain train Sheffield - Huddersfield / ...
    2. Take the train from Huddersfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    1h 49m
    £16–30

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A13 to Kirkgate Hbus bus 59 / ...
    2. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain train York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2h 40m
    £17–28

Barnsley to Manchester by train

Calendar344Weekly Trains
Duration1h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 58.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 35m

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

You can take a train from Barnsley to Manchester Piccadilly via Sheffield in around 1h 35m.

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