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

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Manchester is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 53 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Manchester is to drive which takes 53 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Barnsley and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Meadowhall Interchange/B1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Barnsley and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Barnsley and arriving at Manchester Victoria via Huddersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.

How far is it from Barnsley to Manchester?

The distance between Barnsley and Manchester is 46 miles. The road distance is 35.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnsley to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs £13 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Barnsley to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Manchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Manchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Barnsley to Manchester?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Manchester is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs £13 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £19 and takes 2h 30m.

Where does the Barnsley to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Barnsley to Manchester train arrive?

Barnsley to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Huddersfield station.

Can I drive from Barnsley to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Manchester is 36 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Barnsley to Manchester.

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

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Barnsley to Manchester - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Huddersfieldtrain Sheffield - Huddersfield / ...
2. Take the train from Huddersfield to Manchester Victoriatrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
1h 26m
£14–35
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street to Meadowhall Interchange/A4bus X17
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Shudehill Interchangebus Uk079
2h 30m
£7–18
Drive 35.5 mi
1. Drive from Barnsley to Manchestercar 35.5 mi
53 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Barnsley to Manchestertaxi 35.5 mi
53 min
£75–95
Train via Manchester Piccadilly
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Huddersfieldtrain Sheffield - Huddersfield / ...
2. Take the train from Huddersfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
1h 44m
£13–35
Train #2
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain Sheffield - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
1h 58m
£19–43

Barnsley to Manchester by train

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Distance: 45.7 mi
Duration: 1h 26m

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

You can take a train from Barnsley to Manchester Victoria via Huddersfield in around 1h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street to Shudehill Interchange via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 in around 2h 30m.

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