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

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Darwen is to bus and line 8 bus which costs £10 - £19 and takes 4h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Darwen is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs £13 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Barnsley and Darwen?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Darwen. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street and arriving at Circus via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange, Shudehill Interchange and Bolton Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Barnsley and Darwen?

No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Darwen. However, there are services departing from Barnsley and arriving at Darwen via Huddersfield and Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.

How far is it from Barnsley to Darwen?

The distance between Barnsley and Darwen is 66 miles. The road distance is 53.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnsley to Darwen without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs £22 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Barnsley to Darwen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Darwen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Darwen train from?

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

Train or bus from Barnsley to Darwen?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Darwen is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs £22 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus and line 8 bus, which costs £10 - £19 and takes 4h 54m.

Where does the Barnsley to Darwen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Barnsley to Darwen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barnsley to Darwen?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Darwen is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Barnsley to Darwen.

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

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Barnsley to Darwen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 8 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Huddersfieldtrain
2. Take the train from Huddersfield to Manchester Victoriatrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Darwentrain
2h 34m
£23–43
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 Bolton Interchangebus 8
4h 54m
£10–18
Drive 52.8 mi
1. Drive from Barnsley to Darwencar 52.8 mi
1h 23m
£13–19
Bus, line 268 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A13 to Wakefield Bus Stationbus 59 / ...
2. Take the bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Bradford Interchange Bus Stationbus 268 / ...
3. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Blackburntrain
4h 55m
£19–34

Barnsley to Darwen by train

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Distance: 65.7 mi
Duration: 2h 34m

What companies run services between Barnsley, England and Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, England?

You can take a train from Barnsley to Darwen via Huddersfield and Manchester Victoria in around 2h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street to Circus via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Shudehill Interchange, and Bolton Interchange in around 4h 54m.

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