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

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Whitehaven is to bus which costs £25 - £40 and takes 7h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Whitehaven is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Barnsley and Whitehaven?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street and arriving at Duke Street via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Bus Station and Main Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Barnsley and Whitehaven?

No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Barnsley and arriving at Whitehaven via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Barnsley to Whitehaven?

The distance between Barnsley and Whitehaven is 174 miles. The road distance is 133.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnsley to Whitehaven without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £65 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Barnsley to Whitehaven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Whitehaven bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Whitehaven train from?

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

Train or bus from Barnsley to Whitehaven?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Whitehaven is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £40 and takes 7h 44m.

Where does the Barnsley to Whitehaven bus arrive?

Barnsley to Whitehaven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Halston Hotel station.

Where does the Barnsley to Whitehaven train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barnsley to Whitehaven?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Whitehaven is 133 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Barnsley to Whitehaven.

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

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Where can I stay near Whitehaven?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Carlisletrain Sheffield - Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain Carlisle - Whitehaven
5h 3m
£69–125
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus 600
7h 44m
£25–37
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Carlislebus Ukn31
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain Carlisle - Whitehaven
7h 19m
£31–57
Drive 132.5 mi
1. Drive from Barnsley to Whitehavencar 132.5 mi
3h 6m
£33–47

Barnsley to Whitehaven by train

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Distance: 172.8 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Barnsley, England and Whitehaven, Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Barnsley to Whitehaven via Carlisle in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street to Duke Street via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Halston Hotel, Bus Station, and Main Street in around 7h 44m.

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