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

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Barnsley is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Boston to Barnsley is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct train from Boston to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Barnsley via Grantham, Doncaster and Meadowhall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Boston to Barnsley?

The distance between Boston and Barnsley is 103 miles. The road distance is 85.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Boston to Barnsley without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 56m and costs £35 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Boston to Barnsley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to Barnsley train from?

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

Where does the Boston to Barnsley train arrive?

Boston to Barnsley train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Grantham station.

Can I drive from Boston to Barnsley?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Barnsley is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Boston to Barnsley.

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

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Where can I stay near Barnsley?

There are 1545+ hotels available in Barnsley.

Boston to Barnsley - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Boston to Granthamtrain
2. Take the train from Grantham to Doncastertrain
3. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/A11 to Sheffield Road/West Waybus X19
2h 56m
£35–55
Drive 85 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Boston to Barnsleycar 85 mi
1h 40m
£21–31
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Interchange Shelter to Central Bus Stationbus B5 / ...
2. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Barnsleytrain Lincoln Central - Leeds / ...
5h 20m
£29–51
Train
1. Take the train from Boston to Granthamtrain
2. Take the train from Grantham to Doncastertrain
3. Take the train from Doncaster to Meadowhalltrain
3h 1m
£41–70
Train via Nottingham
1. Take the train from Boston to Nottinghamtrain Skegness - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Barnsleytrain Nottingham - Leeds / ...
3h 41m
£50–81

Boston to Barnsley by train and bus

102Weekly Services

2h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 102.7 mi
Duration: 2h 56m

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

You can take a train from Boston to Barnsley via Grantham, Doncaster, and Meadowhall in around 3h 1m.

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