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

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Shipley is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 44 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Shipley is to drive which takes 44 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Barnsley and Shipley?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Shipley. However, there are services departing from Eldon Street/Market Hill and arriving at Thackley Old Road via Wakefield Bus Station and Bradford Interchange Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Barnsley and Shipley?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Barnsley and arriving at Shipley. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 50 min.

How far is it from Barnsley to Shipley?

The distance between Barnsley and Shipley is 32 miles. The road distance is 27.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnsley to Shipley without a car is to train which takes 50 min and costs £12 - £23.

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

The train from Barnsley to Shipley takes 50 min including transfers and departs once a week.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Shipley bus from?

Barnsley to Shipley bus services, operated by Globe of Barnsley, depart from Eldon Street/Market Hill station.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Shipley train from?

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

Train or bus from Barnsley to Shipley?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Shipley is to train which takes 50 min and costs £12 - £23. Alternatively, you can bus and line 268 bus, which costs and takes 3h 25m.

Where does the Barnsley to Shipley bus arrive?

Barnsley to Shipley bus services, operated by Globe of Barnsley, arrive at Wakefield Bus Station.

Where does the Barnsley to Shipley train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barnsley to Shipley?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Shipley is 28 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Barnsley to Shipley.

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

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Barnsley to Shipley - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, line 268 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Shipleytrain Sheffield - Carlisle
50 min
£12–23
Drive 27.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Barnsley to Shipleycar 27.5 mi
44 min
£7–10
Bus, line 268 bus
1. Take the bus from Eldon Street/Market Hill to Wakefield Bus Stationbus 96B / ...
2. Take the bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Bradford Interchange Bus Stationbus 268 / ...
3h 25m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Barnsley to Shipleytaxi 27.5 mi
44 min
£60–75
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Leedstrain Sheffield - Leeds / ...
1h 14m
£14–28
Train, line 60 bus
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Leedstrain Sheffield - Leeds / ...
2. Take the bus from City Square F to Thackley Old Roadbus 60 / ...
1h 48m
£13–23

Barnsley to Shipley by train

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Distance: 32.3 mi
Duration: 50 min

What companies run services between Barnsley, England and Shipley, Bradford, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Barnsley to Shipley once a week. Tickets cost £12–23 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Eldon Street/Market Hill to Thackley Old Road via Wakefield Bus Station and Bradford Interchange Bus Station in around 3h 25m.

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