There are 5 ways to get from Barnsley to Sowerby Bridge by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A23 to Halifax Bus Station465 / ...
1h 53m£10–16Drive 25.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Barnsley to Sowerby Bridge25.3 mi
44 min£7–10Train
- Take the train from Barnsley to LeedsSheffield - Leeds / ...
- Take the train from Leeds to Sowerby BridgeYork - Blackpool North / ...
1h 56m£9–21Taxi
- Take the taxi from Barnsley to Sowerby Bridge25.3 mi
44 min£65–80Bus, line 268 bus
- Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A13 to Wakefield Bus Station59 / ...
- Take the bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Bradford Interchange Bus Station268 / ...
- Take the bus from Bradford Interchange Bus Station to Halifax Bus Station576
3h 47m
Barnsley to Sowerby Bridge by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Sowerby Bridge is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 44 min.
The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Sowerby Bridge is to drive which takes 44 min and costs £6 - £10.
No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Sowerby Bridge. However, there are services departing from Barnsley Interchange/A23 and arriving at Wharf Street via Halifax Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Sowerby Bridge. However, there are services departing from Barnsley and arriving at Sowerby Bridge via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
The distance between Barnsley and Sowerby Bridge is 41 miles. The road distance is 25.5 miles.
The best way to get from Barnsley to Sowerby Bridge without a car is to bus which takes 1h 53m and costs £10 - £16.
It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Barnsley to Sowerby Bridge, including transfers.
Barnsley to Sowerby Bridge bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Barnsley Interchange/A23 station.
Barnsley to Sowerby Bridge train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barnsley station.
The best way to get from Barnsley to Sowerby Bridge is to bus which takes 1h 53m and costs £10 - £16. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £8 - £21 and takes 1h 56m.
What companies run services between Barnsley, England and Sowerby Bridge, England?
National Express operates a bus from Barnsley Interchange/A23 to Halifax Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £10–16 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barnsley to Sowerby Bridge via Leeds in around 1h 56m.
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- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Barnsley to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–13
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Leeds to Sowerby Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Leeds to Sowerby Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £3–8
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Standard
- £3–5
- 1st Class
- £6–8
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Barnsley Interchange/A23 to Halifax Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Barnsley Interchange/A13 to Wakefield Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- 01226 299900
- sales@globeholidays.co.uk
- Website
- globeholidays.co.uk
Bus from Barnsley Interchange/A13 to Wakefield Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Globe of Barnsley
- Phone
- +44 344 800 4411
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Bradford Interchange Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Arriva Yorkshire
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Bradford Interchange Bus Station to Halifax Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/halifax-calder-valley-huddersfield
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Bradford Interchange Bus Station to Halifax Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- First Bradford
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- £65–80
City Taxis Barnsley
- Phone
- +44 1226 288 888
- Website
- citytaxis.com
Blue Line Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1226 244 444
- Website
- bluelinetaxisbarnsley.co.uk
Arrow Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1226 388 888
A Line Taxis Barnsley
- Phone
- +44 1226 285 999
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More Questions & Answers
Barnsley to Sowerby Bridge bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Halifax Bus Station.
Barnsley to Sowerby Bridge train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Sowerby Bridge is 25 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Barnsley to Sowerby Bridge.
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