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

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Knottingley is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 31 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Knottingley is to taxi which takes 31 min and costs £35 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Barnsley and Knottingley?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Knottingley. However, there are services departing from Barnsley Interchange/A11 and arriving at Rockware Club via Pontefract Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Barnsley and Knottingley?

No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Knottingley. However, there are services departing from Barnsley and arriving at Knottingley via Wakefield Kirkgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.

How far is it from Barnsley to Knottingley?

The distance between Barnsley and Knottingley is 22 miles. The road distance is 17.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnsley to Knottingley without a car is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs £8 - £16.

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

It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Barnsley to Knottingley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Knottingley bus from?

Barnsley to Knottingley bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, depart from Barnsley Interchange/A11 station.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Knottingley train from?

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

Train or bus from Barnsley to Knottingley?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Knottingley is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs £8 - £16. Alternatively, you can line 28 bus, which costs £4 - £8 and takes 1h 46m.

Where does the Barnsley to Knottingley bus arrive?

Barnsley to Knottingley bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, arrive at Pontefract Bus Station.

Where does the Barnsley to Knottingley train arrive?

Barnsley to Knottingley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wakefield Kirkgate station.

Can I drive from Barnsley to Knottingley?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Knottingley is 18 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Barnsley to Knottingley.

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

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Barnsley to Knottingley - 4 ways to travel via train, line 28 bus, taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain Sheffield - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Knottingleytrain Leeds - Knottingley
1h 27m
£8–16
Line 28 bus
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1. Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A11 to Pontefract Bus Stationbus 28 / ...
1h 46m
£5–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Barnsley to Knottingleytaxi 17.7 mi
31 min
£35–50
Drive 17.7 mi
1. Drive from Barnsley to Knottingleycar 17.7 mi
31 min
£5–7

Barnsley to Knottingley by train

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Distance: 21.5 mi
Duration: 1h 27m

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

You can take a train from Barnsley to Knottingley via Wakefield Kirkgate in around 1h 27m. Alternatively, Stagecoach Yorkshire operates a bus from Barnsley Interchange/A11 to Pontefract Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3–5 and the journey takes 1h 22m.

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