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 £21 - £45 and takes 6h 27m.

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 24m 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 Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station and Sheffield Interchange/C2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

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 and arriving at Barnsley via Peterborough, Doncaster and Meadowhall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Barnsley?

The distance between Cambridge and Barnsley is 153 miles. The road distance is 132 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 via Peterborough which takes 2h 59m and costs £50 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 59m 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 Cross Country, depart from Cambridge station.

Train or bus from Cambridge to Barnsley?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Barnsley is to train via Peterborough which takes 2h 59m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £45 and takes 6h 27m.

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 Cross Country, arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Barnsley?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Barnsley is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Cambridge to Barnsley.

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

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

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Train via Peterborough
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Doncastertrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
2h 59m
£50–101
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Parkside to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
2. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Sheffield Interchange - City Centrebus Uk900 / ...
6h 27m
£21–40
Drive 131.2 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Barnsleycar 131.2 mi
2h 24m
£33–47
Train
1. Take the train from Ely to Sheffieldtrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
4h 43m
£66–100

Cambridge to Barnsley by train

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Distance: 151.7 mi
Duration: 2h 59m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Barnsley via Peterborough, Doncaster, and Meadowhall in around 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Sheffield Road/West Way via St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station, and Sheffield Interchange/C2 in around 6h 27m.

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