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

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Nelson is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 1h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Nelson is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Barnsley and Nelson?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street and arriving at Seldon Street via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Leeds City Bus Station and Keighley Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Barnsley and Nelson?

No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Barnsley and arriving at Nelson via Leeds and Burnley Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

How far is it from Barnsley to Nelson?

The distance between Barnsley and Nelson is 70 miles. The road distance is 43.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnsley to Nelson without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 53m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Barnsley to Nelson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Nelson bus from?

Barnsley to Nelson bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Nelson train from?

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

Train or bus from Barnsley to Nelson?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Nelson is to bus and line 60 bus which takes 4h 11m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £27 - £50 and takes 3h 43m.

Where does the Barnsley to Nelson bus arrive?

Barnsley to Nelson bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Barnsley to Nelson train arrive?

Barnsley to Nelson train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Barnsley to Nelson?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Nelson is 44 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Barnsley to Nelson.

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

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Where can I stay near Nelson?

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Barnsley to Nelson - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, line 60 bus, car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain
3. Take the bus from Outside Rail Station to The Zonebus M6
2h 53m
Drive 43.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Barnsley to Nelsoncar 43.4 mi
1h 22m
£11–16
Bus, line 60 bus
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Keighley Bus Station Entrancebus 60 / ...
3. Take the bus from Keighley Bus Station to Seldon Streetbus M4
4h 11m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Barnsley to Nelsontaxi 43.4 mi
1h 22m
£90–110
Train
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Leedstrain Sheffield - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain York - Blackpool North / ...
3h 43m
£27–50
Bus, line 268 bus
1. Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A13 to Wakefield Bus Stationbus 59 / ...
2. Take the bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Bradford Interchange Bus Stationbus 268 / ...
3. Take the bus from Keighley Bus Station to Seldon Streetbus M4
4h 53m

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Distance: 69.5 mi
Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Barnsley, England and Nelson, Lancashire, England?

You can take a bus from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street to Seldon Street via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Leeds City Bus Station, Keighley Bus Station Entrance, and Keighley Bus Station in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barnsley to Nelson via Leeds, Burnley Manchester Road, and Burnley Central in around 3h 43m.

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