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

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Shropshire is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 2h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Shropshire is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Barnsley and Shropshire?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Shropshire station. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street and arriving at Bus Station via Meadowhall Interchange/A2 and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Barnsley and Shropshire?

No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Shropshire. However, there are services departing from Barnsley and arriving at Shrewsbury via Sheffield and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from Barnsley to Shropshire?

The distance between Barnsley and Shropshire is 135 miles. The road distance is 98.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnsley to Shropshire without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 3h 49m and costs £60 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Barnsley to Shropshire, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Shropshire bus from?

Barnsley to Shropshire bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 station.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Shropshire train from?

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

Train or bus from Barnsley to Shropshire?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Shropshire is to train via Birmingham which takes 3h 49m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £70 and takes 6h 19m.

Where does the Barnsley to Shropshire bus arrive?

Barnsley to Shropshire bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Barnsley to Shropshire train arrive?

Barnsley to Shropshire train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Barnsley to Shropshire?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Shropshire is 99 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Barnsley to Shropshire.

Where can I stay near Shropshire?

There are 938+ hotels available in Shropshire.

Barnsley to Shropshire - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
3h 49m
£60–111
Drive 98.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Barnsley to Shropshirecar 98.3 mi
2h 27m
£24–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 409
6h 19m
£27–67
Train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Stockporttrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Stockport to Shrewsburytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 5m
£43–82

Barnsley to Shropshire by train and bus

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Distance: 134 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

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

You can take a train from Barnsley to Bus Station via Sheffield, Birmingham New Street, Shrewsbury, and Railway Station in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street to Bus Station via Meadowhall Interchange/A4, Meadowhall Interchange/A2, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 19m.

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