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

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Doncaster is to bus which costs £3 - £5 and takes 49 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Doncaster is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs £70 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Barnsley and Doncaster?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sheffield Road/Taylor Row and arriving at Greyfriars Road/Church View. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.

Is there a direct train between Barnsley and Doncaster?

No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Doncaster. However, there are services departing from Barnsley and arriving at Doncaster via Meadowhall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.

How far is it from Barnsley to Doncaster?

The distance between Barnsley and Doncaster is 15 miles. The road distance is 16.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnsley to Doncaster without a car is to bus which takes 49 min and costs £3 - £5.

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

The bus from Sheffield Road/Taylor Row to Greyfriars Road/Church View takes 49 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Doncaster bus from?

Barnsley to Doncaster bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, depart from Sheffield Road/Taylor Row station.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Doncaster train from?

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

Train or bus from Barnsley to Doncaster?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Doncaster is to bus which takes 49 min and costs £3 - £5. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £9 - £20 and takes 1h 6m.

Where does the Barnsley to Doncaster bus arrive?

Barnsley to Doncaster bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, arrive at Greyfriars Road/Church View station.

Where does the Barnsley to Doncaster train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barnsley to Doncaster?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Doncaster is 16 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Barnsley to Doncaster.

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

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Where can I stay near Doncaster?

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

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Sheffield Road/Taylor Row to Greyfriars Road/Church Viewbus 219A / ...
49 min
£3–5
Train
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Meadowhalltrain Leeds - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Meadowhall to Doncastertrain Sheffield - Adwick / ...
1h 6m
£10–19
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Barnsley to Doncastertaxi 16 mi
24 min
£70–90
Drive 16 mi
1. Drive from Barnsley to Doncastercar 16 mi
24 min
£4–6

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Distance: 15.3 mi
Duration: 49 min

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

Stagecoach Yorkshire operates a bus from Sheffield Road/Taylor Row to Greyfriars Road/Church View hourly. Tickets cost £3–5 and the journey takes 49 min. Globe Coaches also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barnsley to Doncaster via Meadowhall in around 1h 6m.

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