What is the cheapest way to get from Barnsley to St Helens?

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to St Helens is to drive which costs £14 - £22 and takes 1h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barnsley to St Helens?

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to St Helens is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs £14 - £22.

Is there a direct train between Barnsley and St Helens?

No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Barnsley and arriving at Lea Green via Huddersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.

How far is it from Barnsley to St Helens?

The distance between Barnsley and St Helens is 67 miles. The road distance is 58.5 miles.

How do I travel from Barnsley to St Helens without a car?

The best way to get from Barnsley to St Helens without a car is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs £16 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Barnsley to St Helens?

It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Barnsley to St Helens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to St Helens train from?

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

Train or bus from Barnsley to St Helens?

The best way to get from Barnsley to St Helens is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs £16 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £45 and takes 3h 36m.

Where does the Barnsley to St Helens train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barnsley to St Helens?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to St Helens is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Barnsley to St Helens.

How do I get a train ticket from Barnsley to St Helens?

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Where can I stay near St Helens?

There are 2332+ hotels available in St Helens.

Barnsley to St Helens - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Barnsley to St Helens by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnsley to HuddersfieldSheffield - Huddersfield / ...
2. Take the train from Huddersfield to Lea GreenHull - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2h 18m
£17–49
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Leeds City Bus StationUk075 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangeUk073 / ...
3h 36m
£13–42
Drive 58.2 mi
1. Drive from Barnsley to St Helens58.2 mi
1h 23m
£15–22

Barnsley to St Helens by train

120Weekly Trains

2h 18mAverage Duration

£17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 66.3 mi
Duration: 2h 18m

What companies run services between Barnsley, England and St Helens, England?

You can take a train from Barnsley to Lea Green via Huddersfield in around 2h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street to Lea Green via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Leeds City Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Manchester Victoria in around 3h 36m.

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