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

The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to Barnsley is to line 28 bus which costs £3 - £5 and takes 1h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontefract to Barnsley is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs £30 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Pontefract and Barnsley?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Valley Gardens B and arriving at Barnsley Interchange/A12. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Pontefract and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Pontefract Tanshelf and arriving at Barnsley via Wakefield Kirkgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 53 min.

How far is it from Pontefract to Barnsley?

The distance between Pontefract and Barnsley is 19 miles. The road distance is 14.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontefract to Barnsley without a car is to train which takes 53 min and costs £9 - £14.

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

It takes approximately 53 min to get from Pontefract to Barnsley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Barnsley bus from?

Pontefract to Barnsley bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, depart from Valley Gardens B station.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Barnsley train from?

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

Train or bus from Pontefract to Barnsley?

The best way to get from Pontefract to Barnsley is to train which takes 53 min and costs £9 - £14. Alternatively, you can line 28 bus, which costs £3 - £5 and takes 1h 20m.

Where does the Pontefract to Barnsley bus arrive?

Pontefract to Barnsley bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, arrive at Barnsley Interchange/A12 station.

Where does the Pontefract to Barnsley train arrive?

Pontefract to Barnsley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wakefield Kirkgate station.

Can I drive from Pontefract to Barnsley?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract to Barnsley is 14 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Pontefract to Barnsley.

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

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Where can I stay near Barnsley?

There are 1445+ hotels available in Barnsley.

Pontefract to Barnsley - 4 ways to travel via train, line 28 bus, taxi, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain Knottingley - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Barnsleytrain Leeds - Sheffield / ...
53 min
£9–13
Line 28 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Valley Gardens B to Barnsley Interchange/A12bus 28 / ...
1h 20m
£3–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pontefract to Barnsleytaxi 14.1 mi
23 min
£30–40
Drive 14.1 mi
1. Drive from Pontefract to Barnsleycar 14.1 mi
23 min
£4–5

Pontefract to Barnsley by train

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Distance: 18.9 mi
Duration: 53 min

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

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Barnsley via Wakefield Kirkgate in around 53 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach Yorkshire operates a bus from Valley Gardens B to Barnsley Interchange/A12 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3–5 and the journey takes 1h 20m.

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