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

The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Barnsley is to bus which costs £3 - £5 and takes 44 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Sheffield to Barnsley is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs £60 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Sheffield and Barnsley?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Wicker/Derek Dooley Way and arriving at Sheffield Road/West Way. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 44 min.

Is there a direct train between Sheffield and Barnsley?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sheffield and arriving at Barnsley. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

How far is it from Sheffield to Barnsley?

The distance between Sheffield and Barnsley is 16 miles. The road distance is 14.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sheffield to Barnsley without a car is to train which takes 27 min and costs £3 - £10.

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

The train from Sheffield to Barnsley takes 27 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Barnsley bus from?

Sheffield to Barnsley bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, depart from Wicker/Derek Dooley Way station.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Barnsley train from?

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

Train or bus from Sheffield to Barnsley?

The best way to get from Sheffield to Barnsley is to train which takes 27 min and costs £3 - £10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 - £5 and takes 44 min.

Where does the Sheffield to Barnsley bus arrive?

Sheffield to Barnsley bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, arrive at Sheffield Road/West Way station.

Where does the Sheffield to Barnsley train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sheffield to Barnsley?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Barnsley?

There are 1420+ hotels available in Barnsley.

Sheffield to Barnsley - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Barnsleytrain Sheffield - Leeds / ...
27 min
£3–10
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wicker/Derek Dooley Way to Sheffield Road/West Waybus X17
44 min
£3–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sheffield to Barnsleytaxi 14.3 mi
23 min
£60–80
Drive 14.3 mi
1. Drive from Sheffield to Barnsleycar 14.3 mi
23 min
£4–6

Sheffield to Barnsley by train

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Distance: 16 mi
Duration: 27 min

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Sheffield to Barnsley every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £3–10 and the journey takes 27 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach Yorkshire operates a bus from Wicker/Derek Dooley Way to Sheffield Road/West Way hourly. Tickets cost £3–5 and the journey takes 44 min.

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