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

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Skipton is to bus and line 268 bus and line 662 bus which costs £8 - £14 and takes 4h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Skipton is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Barnsley and Skipton?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Skipton station. However, there are services departing from Barnsley Interchange/A13 and arriving at Bus Station Stand 5 via Wakefield Bus Station, Bradford Interchange Bus Station and Keighley Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Barnsley and Skipton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Barnsley and arriving at Skipton. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 11m.

How far is it from Barnsley to Skipton?

The distance between Barnsley and Skipton is 48 miles. The road distance is 42.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnsley to Skipton without a car is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs £19 - £35.

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

The train from Barnsley to Skipton takes 1h 11m including transfers and departs once a week.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Skipton bus from?

Barnsley to Skipton bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, depart from Barnsley Interchange/A13 station.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Skipton train from?

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

Train or bus from Barnsley to Skipton?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Skipton is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs £19 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 268 bus and line 662 bus, which costs £8 - £14 and takes 4h 25m.

Where does the Barnsley to Skipton bus arrive?

Barnsley to Skipton bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, arrive at Wakefield Bus Station.

Where does the Barnsley to Skipton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barnsley to Skipton?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Skipton is 43 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Barnsley to Skipton.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Skiptontrain Sheffield - Carlisle
1h 11m
£19–35
Bus, line 268 bus, line 662 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A13 to Wakefield Bus Stationbus 59 / ...
2. Take the bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Bradford Interchange Bus Stationbus 268 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bradford Interchange Bus Station to Keighley Bus Station Entrancebus 662
4h 25m
£8–13
Drive 42.6 mi
1. Drive from Barnsley to Skiptoncar 42.6 mi
1h 5m
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Barnsley to Skiptontaxi 42.6 mi
1h 5m
£90–110
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Leedstrain Sheffield - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain Leeds - Skipton / ...
1h 50m
£19–39

Barnsley to Skipton by train

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Distance: 47.6 mi
Duration: 1h 11m

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Barnsley to Skipton once a week. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 1h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barnsley Interchange/A13 to Bus Station Stand 5 via Wakefield Bus Station, Bradford Interchange Bus Station, Keighley Bus Station Entrance, and Keighley Bus Station in around 4h 25m.

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