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

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Whitby is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Whitby is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Barnsley and Whitby?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Whitby station. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street and arriving at Bus Station via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Leeds City Bus Station, Bus Station Stand 9 and Market Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Barnsley and Whitby?

No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Barnsley and arriving at Whitby via Leeds and Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

How far is it from Barnsley to Whitby?

The distance between Barnsley and Whitby is 119 miles. The road distance is 86.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnsley to Whitby without a car is to train and bus via Leeds which takes 4h 29m and costs £21 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Barnsley to Whitby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Whitby bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Whitby train from?

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

Train or bus from Barnsley to Whitby?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Whitby is to bus which takes 4h 54m and costs £20 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £18 - £85 and takes 5h 13m.

Where does the Barnsley to Whitby bus arrive?

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

Where does the Barnsley to Whitby train arrive?

Barnsley to Whitby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Barnsley to Whitby?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Whitby is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Barnsley to Whitby.

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

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Where can I stay near Whitby?

There are 1918+ hotels available in Whitby.

Barnsley to Whitby - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus via Leeds
best
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Scarborough
3. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop S to Bus StationX93
4h 29m
£22–61
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Darlington
3. Take the train from Darlington to Whitby
5h 13m
£19–85
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street to Meadowhall Interchange/A4X17
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Leeds City Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus Station Stand 11
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 9 to Market PlaceX93 / ...
5. Take the bus from Market Place to Bus StationX93
4h 54m
£20–49
Drive 85.6 mi
1. Drive from Barnsley to Whitby85.6 mi
1h 55m
£22–31
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Doncaster to ScarboroughSheffield - Scarborough / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop S to Bus StationX93
5h 24m
£23–52

Barnsley to Whitby by train and bus

90Weekly Services

4h 29mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 118.2 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Barnsley, England and Whitby, North Yorkshire, England?

You can take a bus from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street to Bus Station via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Leeds City Bus Station, Bus Station Stand 9, and Market Place in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barnsley to Whitby via Leeds and Darlington in around 5h 13m.

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