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

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Preston is to bus which costs £12 - £35 and takes 4h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Preston is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Barnsley and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street and arriving at Bus Station via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Barnsley and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Preston. However, there are services departing from Barnsley and arriving at Preston via Sheffield and Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.

How far is it from Barnsley to Preston?

The distance between Barnsley and Preston is 90 miles. The road distance is 67.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnsley to Preston without a car is to train via Manchester which takes 2h 55m and costs £18 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Barnsley to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Preston bus from?

Barnsley to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Preston train from?

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

Train or bus from Barnsley to Preston?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Preston is to train via Manchester which takes 2h 55m and costs £18 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £35 and takes 4h 34m.

Where does the Barnsley to Preston bus arrive?

Barnsley to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Barnsley to Preston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barnsley to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Preston is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Barnsley to Preston.

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2144+ hotels available in Preston.

Barnsley to Preston - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 591 bus

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

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Train via Manchester
best
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Road
3. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Preston
2h 55m
£19–61
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Shudehill InterchangeUk079
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus StationUk030
4h 34m
£12–35
Drive 67 mi
1. Drive from Barnsley to Preston67 mi
1h 30m
£17–24
Train
1. Take the train from Barnsley to LeedsSheffield - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to PrestonYork - Blackpool North / ...
3h 17m
£15–58
Bus, line 591 bus, line 152 bus
1. Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A23 to Halifax Bus Station465 / ...
2. Take the bus from Halifax Bus Station to Bus Station591
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Arrival Stand152
4h 58m

Barnsley to Preston by train

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Distance: 89.2 mi
Duration: 2h 55m

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

You can take a train from Barnsley to Preston via Sheffield and Manchester Oxford Road in around 2h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street to Bus Station via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Shudehill Interchange in around 4h 34m.

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