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

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Bolton is to bus and line 8 bus which costs £9 - £15 and takes 4h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Bolton is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Barnsley and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street and arriving at Shiffnall Street via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Barnsley and Bolton?

No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Barnsley and arriving at Bolton via Sheffield and Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.

How far is it from Barnsley to Bolton?

The distance between Barnsley and Bolton is 70 miles. The road distance is 47.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnsley to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs £24 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Barnsley to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Bolton bus from?

Barnsley to Bolton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Bolton train from?

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

Train or bus from Barnsley to Bolton?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Bolton is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs £24 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus and line 8 bus, which costs £9 - £15 and takes 4h 7m.

Where does the Barnsley to Bolton bus arrive?

Barnsley to Bolton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Barnsley to Bolton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barnsley to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Bolton is 48 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Barnsley to Bolton.

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

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Where can I stay near Bolton?

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Barnsley to Bolton - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 8 bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Sheffieldtrain Leeds - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2h 15m
£24–54
Bus, line 8 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk079
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Shiffnall Streetbus 8
4h 7m
£9–14
Drive 47.4 mi
1. Drive from Barnsley to Boltoncar 47.4 mi
1h 11m
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Barnsley to Boltontaxi 47.4 mi
1h 11m
£100–120
Train, line 8 bus
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Huddersfieldtrain
2. Take the train from Huddersfield to Manchester Victoriatrain
3. Take the bus from Victoria Rail Station to Bolton Interchangebus 8
2h 34m
£19–33

Barnsley to Bolton by train

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Distance: 69.2 mi
Duration: 2h 15m

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

You can take a train from Barnsley to Bolton via Sheffield and Manchester Oxford Road in around 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street to Shiffnall Street via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Shudehill Interchange in around 4h 7m.

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