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 £40 - £70 and takes 11h 45m.

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 - £80.

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 Barnsley Interchange/A1 and arriving at The Town Hall via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, London Victoria, Meeting House Lane and Blue Boar Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.

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, Reading and Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.

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 via Reading which takes 7h 44m and costs £100 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 44m 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 Meadowhall Interchange/B1 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 via Reading which takes 7h 44m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 11h 45m.

Where does the Barnsley to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Barnsley to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Barnsley to Shaftesbury train arrive?

Barnsley to Shaftesbury train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading 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 570+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

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

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Readingtrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Gillingham (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
7h 44m
£103–180
Bus
cheapest
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 / ...
11h 45m
£44–67
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Salisburytrain
3. Take the bus from St Paul's Church to The Town Hallbus 27
8h 57m
£50–84
Drive 208.3 mi
1. Drive from Barnsley to Shaftesburycar 208.3 mi
4h 3m
£53–76
Train
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 51m
£107–180

Barnsley to Shaftesbury by train and bus

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Distance: 261.2 mi
Duration: 7h 44m

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

You can take a train from Barnsley to The Town Hall via Sheffield, Reading, Basingstoke, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 7h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barnsley Interchange/A1 to The Town Hall via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, London Victoria, Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Blue Boar Row in around 11h 45m.

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