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

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Rossendale is to bus which costs £8 - £15 and takes 3h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Rossendale is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Barnsley and Rossendale?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Rossendale station. However, there are services departing from Barnsley Interchange/A1 and arriving at Bus station via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Barnsley and Rossendale?

No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Rossendale. However, there are services departing from Barnsley and arriving at Burnley Manchester Road via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.

How far is it from Barnsley to Rossendale?

The distance between Barnsley and Rossendale is 66 miles. The road distance is 46.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnsley to Rossendale without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs £22 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Barnsley to Rossendale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Rossendale bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Rossendale train from?

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

Train or bus from Barnsley to Rossendale?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Rossendale is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs £22 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £15 and takes 3h 57m.

Where does the Barnsley to Rossendale bus arrive?

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

Where does the Barnsley to Rossendale train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barnsley to Rossendale?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Rossendale is 47 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Barnsley to Rossendale.

Where can I stay near Rossendale?

There are 3009+ hotels available in Rossendale.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Leedstrain Nottingham - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain York - Blackpool North / ...
2h 47m
£22–39
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk079
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus stationbus X43
3h 57m
£9–14
Drive 46.4 mi
1. Drive from Barnsley to Rossendalecar 46.4 mi
1h 18m
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Barnsley to Rossendaletaxi 46.4 mi
1h 18m
£200–250
Bus, line 587 bus, line 464 bus
1. Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A23 to Halifax Bus Stationbus 564
2. Take the bus from Halifax Bus Station to Rochdale Interchangebus 587
3. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Lench Roadbus 464
4h 18m

Barnsley to Rossendale by train and bus

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Distance: 66 mi
Duration: 2h 47m

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

You can take a train from Barnsley to Asda via Leeds, Burnley Manchester Road, and Railway Station in around 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barnsley Interchange/A1 to Bus station via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Shudehill Interchange in around 3h 57m.

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