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

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Horwich is to bus and line 8 bus which costs £12 - £18 and takes 4h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Horwich is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Barnsley and Horwich?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Horwich. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street and arriving at Albert Street via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange, Shudehill Interchange and Bolton Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Barnsley and Horwich?

No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Horwich. However, there are services departing from Barnsley and arriving at Blackrod via Sheffield and Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

How far is it from Barnsley to Horwich?

The distance between Barnsley and Horwich is 76 miles. The road distance is 53.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnsley to Horwich without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £27 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Barnsley to Horwich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Horwich bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Horwich train from?

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

Train or bus from Barnsley to Horwich?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Horwich is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £27 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus and line 8 bus, which costs £12 - £18 and takes 4h 43m.

Where does the Barnsley to Horwich bus arrive?

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

Where does the Barnsley to Horwich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barnsley to Horwich?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Horwich is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Barnsley to Horwich.

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

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Where can I stay near Horwich?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Blackrodtrain
2h 48m
£27–59
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 43m
£12–17
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
3h 8m
£22–36
Drive 53 mi
1. Drive from Barnsley to Horwichcar 53 mi
1h 17m
£13–19

Barnsley to Horwich by train

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2h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 75.6 mi
Duration: 2h 48m

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

You can take a train from Barnsley to Blackrod via Sheffield and Manchester Oxford Road in around 2h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street to Albert Street via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Shudehill Interchange, and Bolton Interchange in around 4h 43m.

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