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

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Kendal is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 2h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Kendal is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Barnsley and Kendal?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Barnsley Interchange/A23 and arriving at The Shakespeare Inn via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Barnsley and Kendal?

No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Barnsley and arriving at Oxenholme Lake District via Sheffield and Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Barnsley to Kendal?

The distance between Barnsley and Kendal is 132 miles. The road distance is 86.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnsley to Kendal without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £45 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Barnsley to Kendal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Kendal bus from?

Barnsley to Kendal bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Kendal train from?

Barnsley to Kendal train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Sheffield station.

Train or bus from Barnsley to Kendal?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Kendal is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 555 bus, which costs £24 - £60 and takes 6h 32m.

Where does the Barnsley to Kendal bus arrive?

Barnsley to Kendal bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Barnsley to Kendal train arrive?

Barnsley to Kendal train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.

Can I drive from Barnsley to Kendal?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Kendal is 86 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Barnsley to Kendal.

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

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Where can I stay near Kendal?

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Barnsley to Kendal - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 555 bus, and car

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

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best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 9m
£49–104
Drive 85.9 mi
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1. Drive from Barnsley to Kendalcar 85.9 mi
2h 1m
£21–31
Bus, line 555 bus
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Shakespeare Innbus 555
6h 32m
£25–57
Train, line 555 bus
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Carnforthtrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Shakespeare Innbus 555 / ...
4h 42m
£39–68

Barnsley to Kendal by train and bus

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4h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 131.3 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a train from Barnsley to The Shakespeare Inn via Sheffield, Manchester Oxford Road, Oxenholme Lake District, and Station in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barnsley Interchange/A23 to The Shakespeare Inn via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 32m.

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