There are 5 ways to get from Shipley to Dronfield by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Shipley to DronfieldCarlisle - Nottingham
1h 27m£9–13Line 60 bus, bus, line 43 bus
- Take the bus from Thackley Old Road to Leeds Bus Station Entrance60 / ...
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1
- Take the bus from Arundel Gate/Furnival Street to Wreakes Lane Top43
3h 8m£9–19Drive 46.4 mi
- Drive from Shipley to Dronfield46.4 mi
1h 6m£12–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shipley to Dronfield46.4 mi
1h 6m£100–130Train via Leeds
- Take the train from Leeds to DronfieldLeeds - Nottingham / ...
2h 8m£9–23
Shipley to Dronfield by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shipley to Dronfield is to train which costs £9 - £13 and takes 1h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Shipley to Dronfield is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs £11 - £17.
No, there is no direct bus from Shipley to Dronfield. However, there are services departing from Thackley Old Road and arriving at Wreakes Lane Top via Leeds City Bus Station, Meadowhall Interchange/A3 and Arundel Gate/Furnival Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shipley and arriving at Dronfield. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 27m.
The distance between Shipley and Dronfield is 55 miles. The road distance is 46.6 miles.
The best way to get from Shipley to Dronfield without a car is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs £9 - £13.
The train from Shipley to Dronfield takes 1h 27m including transfers and departs once a week.
Shipley to Dronfield bus services, operated by The Keighley Bus Company, depart from Thackley Old Road station.
Shipley to Dronfield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Shipley station.
The best way to get from Shipley to Dronfield is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs £9 - £13. Alternatively, you can line 60 bus and bus and line 43 bus, which costs £9 - £19 and takes 3h 8m.
What companies run services between Shipley, Bradford, England and Dronfield, England?
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Shipley to Dronfield once a week. Tickets cost £9–13 and the journey takes 1h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thackley Old Road to Wreakes Lane Top via Leeds City Bus Station, Meadowhall Interchange/A3, and Arundel Gate/Furnival Street in around 3h 8m.
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- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Shipley to Dronfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £9–13
Train from Leeds to Dronfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–17
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01535 603 284
- hello@keighleybus.co.uk
- Website
- transdevbus.co.uk
Bus from Thackley Old Road to Leeds Bus Station Entrance
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/the-keighley-bus-company/
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://uk.megabus.com
Bus from Arundel Gate/Furnival Street to Wreakes Lane Top
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Estimated price
- £100–130
Zip Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1274 689999
- Website
- wearezip.co.uk
Douglas Private Hire
- Phone
- +44 1274 735871
- Website
- douglastaxis.co.uk
Bradford City Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1274 725998
Station Private Hire
- Phone
- +44 1274 565 656
Bingley Five Rise
- Phone
- +44 1274 567 567
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More Questions & Answers
Shipley to Dronfield bus services, operated by The Keighley Bus Company, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.
Shipley to Dronfield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Dronfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shipley to Dronfield is 47 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Shipley to Dronfield.
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