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

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Shaftesbury is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 11h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Barnsley and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange and arriving at The Town Hall via Bus Station, Bus Station, Market Place and Gillingham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Barnsley and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Barnsley and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via Sheffield, Bristol Temple Meads and Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

How far is it from Barnsley to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Barnsley and Shaftesbury is 263 miles. The road distance is 209.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnsley to Shaftesbury without a car is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs £100 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Barnsley to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Shaftesbury bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Shaftesbury train from?

Barnsley to Shaftesbury train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Sheffield station.

Train or bus from Barnsley to Shaftesbury?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Shaftesbury is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 11h 18m.

Where does the Barnsley to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Barnsley to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Barnsley to Shaftesbury train arrive?

Barnsley to Shaftesbury train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Barnsley to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Shaftesbury is 209 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Barnsley to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 576+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

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There are 4 ways to get from Barnsley to Shaftesbury by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Salisburytrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
7h 52m
£107–181
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Market Placebus D1
11h 18m
£34–52
Drive 208.3 mi
1. Drive from Barnsley to Shaftesburycar 208.3 mi
4h 3m
£52–75
Bus via London
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Meeting House Lanebus 035 / ...
3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
12h 27m
£41–65

Barnsley to Shaftesbury by train and bus

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Distance: 261.1 mi
Duration: 7h 52m

What companies run services between Barnsley, England and Shaftesbury, Dorset, England?

You can take a train from Barnsley to The Town Hall via Sheffield, Bristol Temple Meads, Salisbury, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 7h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barnsley to The Town Hall via Meadowhall, Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange, Bristol Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, Market Place, and Gillingham Station in around 11h 18m.

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