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

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Watford is to bus which costs £24 - £85 and takes 5h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Watford is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Barnsley and Watford?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Watford. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street and arriving at King Street via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Finchley Road / O2 Centre and Edgware Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Barnsley and Watford?

No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Watford. However, there are services departing from Barnsley and arriving at Watford Junction via Sheffield and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

How far is it from Barnsley to Watford?

The distance between Barnsley and Watford is 199 miles. The road distance is 159.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnsley to Watford without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs £95 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Barnsley to Watford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Watford bus from?

Barnsley to Watford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Watford train from?

Barnsley to Watford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sheffield station.

Train or bus from Barnsley to Watford?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Watford is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs £95 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £85 and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Barnsley to Watford bus arrive?

Barnsley to Watford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Where does the Barnsley to Watford train arrive?

Barnsley to Watford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Barnsley to Watford?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Watford is 160 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Barnsley to Watford.

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

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Where can I stay near Watford?

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There are 6 ways to get from Barnsley to Watford by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International
3h 35m
£95–171
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Ukx010 / ...
5h 35m
£24–83
Drive 158.6 mi
1. Drive from Barnsley to Watfordcar 158.6 mi
2h 37m
£39–57
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
5h 3m
£76–297
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Watford Junctiontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
3h 37m
£71–146
Train, bus, line 321 bus
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Nottinghamtrain
2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 230 / ...
3. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Beechen Grovebus 321
6h 20m
£40–85

Barnsley to Watford by train and foot

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3h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 197.8 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

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

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intl hourly. Tickets cost £85–120 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Finchley Road / O2 Centre hourly. Tickets cost £17–28 and the journey takes 3h 10m. National Express also services this route every 4 hours.

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