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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Barnsley is to bus which costs £25 - £55 and takes 5h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Barnsley is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at Sheffield Road/West Way via St Margaret's Bus Station, Asda and Meadowhall Interchange/C4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Cambridge North and arriving at Barnsley via Ely and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Barnsley?

The distance between Cambridge and Barnsley is 141 miles. The road distance is 132.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Barnsley without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 5m and costs £50 - £100.

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

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

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Barnsley bus from?

Cambridge to Barnsley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Barnsley train from?

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

Train or bus from Cambridge to Barnsley?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Barnsley is to bus which takes 5h 21m and costs £25 - £55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £130 and takes 4h 42m.

Where does the Cambridge to Barnsley bus arrive?

Cambridge to Barnsley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Cambridge to Barnsley train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cambridge to Barnsley?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Barnsley is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Cambridge to Barnsley.

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

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Doncastertrain
3. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/A11 to Sheffield Road/West Waybus X19
3h 5m
£50–99
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Parkside to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
2. Take the bus from Asda to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Uk010 / ...
5h 21m
£25–51
Drive 131.7 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Barnsleycar 131.7 mi
2h 20m
£33–47
Train
1. Take the train from Ely to Sheffieldtrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
4h 42m
£72–121

Cambridge to Barnsley by train and bus

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Distance: 140 mi
Duration: 3h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Parkside to Sheffield Road/West Way via St Margaret's Bus Station, M&S, Asda, and Meadowhall Interchange/C4 in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, East Midlands Railways operates a train from Ely to Sheffield every 2 hours. Tickets cost £60–95 and the journey takes 2h 51m.

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