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How to get fromBarnsley to Leighby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Barnsley to Leigh by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnsley to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chester Street to Leigh Bus Stationbus bus V1
    2h 49m
    £23–48

  2. Drive 48.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Barnsley to Leighcar car 48.6 mi
    1h 15m
    £12–18

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street to Sheffield Interchange/D4bus bus X17
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chester Street to Leigh Bus Stationbus bus V1
    3h 9m
    £20–41

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Barnsley to Leightaxi taxi 48.6 mi
    1h 15m
    £100–130

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Barnsley to Huddersfieldtrain train Sheffield - Huddersfield / ...
    2. Take the train from Huddersfield to Newton-le-Willowstrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    3h 5m
    £23–44

  6. Line 465 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A23 to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 465
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    3. Take the bus from St Peter's Square to Leigh Bus Stationbus bus V1 / ...
    3h 25m
    £14–31

Barnsley to Leigh by train and bus

Calendar217Weekly Services
Duration2h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 75.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 49m

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

You can take a train from Barnsley to Leigh Bus Station via Huddersfield, Newton-le-Willows, and Newton-le-Willows Interchange in around 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barnsley Interchange/A23 to Leigh Bus Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and St Peter's Square in around 3h 25m.

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