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How to get fromChester to Barnsleyby train, bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Chester to Barnsley by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Crewe to Stockporttrain train
    2. Take the train from Stockport to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Barnsleytrain train
    2h 42m
    £32–71

  2. Drive 73.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chester to Barnsleycar car 73.6 mi
    1h 27m
    £19–27

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Gbus bus X30
    2. Take the train from Warrington Central to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/C2 to Sheffield Road/West Waybus bus X17
    4h 30m
    £27–53

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Llandudno - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
    2h 48m
    £36–75

Chester to Barnsley by train

Calendar232Weekly Trains
Duration2h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chester, England and Barnsley, England?

You can take a train from Chester to Barnsley via Crewe, Stockport, and Sheffield in around 2h 42m.

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