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

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Leigh is to bus which costs £9 - £14 and takes 4h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Leigh is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Barnsley and Leigh?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Leigh station. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street and arriving at Leigh Bus Station via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange and St Peter's Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Barnsley and Leigh?

No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Leigh. However, there are services departing from Barnsley and arriving at Newton-le-Willows via Huddersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from Barnsley to Leigh?

The distance between Barnsley and Leigh is 76 miles. The road distance is 48.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnsley to Leigh without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 55m and costs £23 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Barnsley to Leigh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Leigh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Leigh train from?

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

Train or bus from Barnsley to Leigh?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Leigh is to bus which takes 4h 7m and costs £9 - £14. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 3h 8m.

Where does the Barnsley to Leigh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Barnsley to Leigh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barnsley to Leigh?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Leigh is 49 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Barnsley to Leigh.

Where can I stay near Leigh?

There are 3584+ hotels available in Leigh.

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There are 5 ways to get from Barnsley to Leigh by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
3. Take the bus from Chester Street to Leigh Bus Stationbus V1
2h 55m
£23–48
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk079
2. Take the bus from St Peter's Square to Leigh Bus Stationbus V1 / ...
4h 7m
£9–13
Drive 48.6 mi
1. Drive from Barnsley to Leighcar 48.6 mi
1h 15m
£12–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Barnsley to Leightaxi 48.6 mi
1h 15m
£210–260
Train
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Huddersfieldtrain Sheffield - Huddersfield / ...
2. Take the train from Huddersfield to Newton-le-Willowstrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
3h 8m
£22–39

Barnsley to Leigh by train and bus

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Distance: 75.9 mi
Duration: 2h 55m

What companies run services between Barnsley, England and Leigh, Wigan, England?

You can take a bus from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street to Leigh Bus Station via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and St Peter's Square in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barnsley to Leigh Bus Station via Huddersfield, Newton-le-Willows, and Newton-le-Willows Interchange in around 3h 8m.

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