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How to get fromBarnsley to Boltonby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Barnsley to Bolton by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train via Huddersfield

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnsley to Huddersfieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Huddersfield to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Boltontrain train
    2h 1m
    £20–36

  2. Bus, line 8 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk079
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Shiffnall Streetbus bus 8
    4h 12m
    £9–13

  3. Drive 47.4 mi

    1. Drive from Barnsley to Boltoncar car 47.4 mi
    1h 11m
    £12–17

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Barnsley to Boltontaxi taxi 47.4 mi
    1h 11m
    £200–250

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Barnsley to Sheffieldtrain train Leeds - Sheffield / ...
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2h 14m
    £24–54

  6. Train, line 8 bus

    1. Take the train from Barnsley to Huddersfieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Huddersfield to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Victoria Rail Station to Bolton Interchangebus bus 8
    2h 39m
    £18–31

Barnsley to Bolton by train

Calendar115Weekly Trains
Duration2h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 56.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 1m

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

You can take a train from Barnsley to Bolton via Huddersfield and Manchester Victoria in around 2h 1m. 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 12m.

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