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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Barnsley is to bus via Leeds City Bus Station which costs £17 - £30 and takes 4h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Barnsley is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Halston Hotel and arriving at Sheffield Road/West Way via Meadowhall Interchange/C4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Barnsley?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Carlisle and arriving at Barnsley. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Barnsley?

The distance between Carlisle and Barnsley is 134 miles. The road distance is 128.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Barnsley without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £50 - £100.

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

The train from Carlisle to Barnsley takes 3h 20m including transfers and departs once a week.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Barnsley bus from?

Carlisle to Barnsley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Carlisle station.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Barnsley train from?

Carlisle to Barnsley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to Barnsley?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Barnsley is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 4h 18m.

Where does the Carlisle to Barnsley bus arrive?

Carlisle to Barnsley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds Cultural Stop C station.

Where does the Carlisle to Barnsley train arrive?

Carlisle to Barnsley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Barnsley station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Barnsley?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Barnsley is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Carlisle to Barnsley.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Carlisle to Barnsley?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Barnsleytrain Carlisle - Nottingham / ...
3h 20m
£50–100
Bus via Leeds City Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Leeds Cultural Stop Cbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Barnsley Interchange/A13bus 59 / ...
4h 44m
£17–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn31
4h 18m
£20–32
Drive 127.7 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Barnsleycar 127.7 mi
2h 43m
£32–45
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Leedstrain Carlisle - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Barnsleytrain Leeds - Sheffield / ...
3h 50m
£56–101

Carlisle to Barnsley by train

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Distance: 133.6 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Carlisle to Barnsley once a week. Tickets cost £50–100 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Halston Hotel to Meadowhall Interchange/B1 every 2 hours. Tickets cost £16–28 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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