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How to get fromBarnsley to Penrithby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Huddersfield

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnsley to Huddersfieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Huddersfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    4h 11m
    £44–74

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Booth's Supermarketbus bus Ukn31
    4h 17m
    £16–25

  3. Drive  109.4 mi

    1. Drive from Barnsley to Penrithcar car 109.4 mi
    2h 23m
    £27–39

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Penrith North Lakestrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 13m
    £47–88

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Barnsley to Kirkby Stephentrain train Sheffield - Carlisle
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Rail Stationbus bus 563
    4h 19m
    £33–58

Barnsley to Penrith by train

Calendar98Weekly Trains
Duration4h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 148 mi
  • Duration: 4h 11m

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

You can take a train from Barnsley to Penrith North Lakes via Huddersfield and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Booth's Supermarket twice daily. Tickets cost £14–22 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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