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How to get fromBolton to Barnsleyby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Sheffieldtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Barnsleytrain train Sheffield - Leeds / ...
    2h 11m
    £25–54

  2. Line 8 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Shudehill Interchangebus bus 8
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus bus Uk079
    4h 36m
    £9–15

  3. Drive 49.4 mi

    1. Drive from Bolton to Barnsleycar car 49.4 mi
    1h 8m
    £12–18

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Bolton to Barnsleytaxi taxi 49.4 mi
    1h 8m
    £100–130

  5. Train via Huddersfield

    1. Take the train from Bolton to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Huddersfieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Huddersfield to Barnsleytrain train
    2h 29m
    £21–38

  6. Line 8 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Victoria Rail Stationbus bus 8
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Huddersfieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Huddersfield to Barnsleytrain train
    3h 18m
    £19–33

Bolton to Barnsley by train

Calendar219Weekly Trains
Duration2h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 69.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 11m

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

You can take a train from Bolton to Barnsley via Manchester Oxford Road and Sheffield in around 2h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bolton Interchange to Sheffield Road/West Way via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Meadowhall Interchange/C4 in around 4h 36m.

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