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

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Barnsley is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 1h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Barnsley is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct train between Bolton and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Bolton and arriving at Barnsley via Manchester Oxford Road and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.

How far is it from Bolton to Barnsley?

The distance between Bolton and Barnsley is 70 miles. The road distance is 49.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bolton to Barnsley without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs £24 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Bolton to Barnsley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Barnsley train from?

Bolton to Barnsley train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Where does the Bolton to Barnsley train arrive?

Bolton to Barnsley train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Bolton to Barnsley?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Barnsley is 50 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Bolton to Barnsley.

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

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Where can I stay near Barnsley?

There are 1539+ hotels available in Barnsley.

Bolton to Barnsley - 5 ways to travel via train, car, taxi, and line 8 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Sheffieldtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Barnsleytrain Sheffield - Leeds / ...
2h 11m
£25–53
Drive 49.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bolton to Barnsleycar 49.4 mi
1h 8m
£13–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bolton to Barnsleytaxi 49.4 mi
1h 8m
£210–260
Train via Huddersfield
1. Take the train from Bolton to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Huddersfieldtrain
3. Take the train from Huddersfield to Barnsleytrain
2h 30m
£21–36
Line 8 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Victoria Rail Stationbus 8
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Huddersfieldtrain
3. Take the train from Huddersfield to Barnsleytrain
3h 18m
£19–31

Bolton to Barnsley by train

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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.

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