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

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Towcester is to bus which costs £20 - £29 and takes 6h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Towcester is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Barnsley and Towcester?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Towcester. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street and arriving at Northgate via Sheffield Interchange - City Centre, Lake and Northampton Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Barnsley and Towcester?

No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Towcester. However, there are services departing from Barnsley and arriving at Northampton via Sheffield and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Barnsley to Towcester?

The distance between Barnsley and Towcester is 152 miles. The road distance is 114 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnsley to Towcester without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £55 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Barnsley to Towcester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Towcester bus from?

Barnsley to Towcester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sheffield Interchange - City Centre station.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Towcester train from?

Barnsley to Towcester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Sheffield station.

Train or bus from Barnsley to Towcester?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Towcester is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £29 and takes 6h 24m.

Where does the Barnsley to Towcester bus arrive?

Barnsley to Towcester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Northampton station.

Where does the Barnsley to Towcester train arrive?

Barnsley to Towcester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Barnsley to Towcester?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Towcester is 114 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Barnsley to Towcester.

Where can I stay near Towcester?

There are 1043+ hotels available in Towcester.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Northamptontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
4h 57m
£55–106
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange - City Centre to Northamptonbus Uk900 / ...
6h 24m
£20–28
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain
3. Take the bus from Station Street to The Squarebus X7
4. Take the bus from The Square to Northampton Bus Interchangebus X7 / ...
5. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Northgatebus X88 / ...
5h 10m
£41–64
Drive 113.3 mi
1. Drive from Barnsley to Towcestercar 113.3 mi
1h 57m
£29–41
Bus via Milton Keynes Coachway
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 240 / ...
7h 11m
£24–40

Barnsley to Towcester by train and bus

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Distance: 151.1 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

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

You can take a train from Barnsley to Saracens Head Hotel via Sheffield, Birmingham New Street, Northampton, Rail Station approach road, and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Sheffield Interchange - City Centre to Northampton every 4 hours. Tickets cost £11–18 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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