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How to get fromChester to Barnsleyby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Manchester

    best
    1. Take the train from Crewe to Stockporttrain train
    2. Take the train from Stockport to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Barnsleytrain train
    2h 41m
    £34–73

  2. Drive 73.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chester to Barnsleycar car 73.6 mi
    1h 27m
    £18–26

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Gbus bus X30
    2. Take the train from Warrington Central to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/C2 to Sheffield Road/West Waybus bus X17
    4h 19m
    £25–53

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Chester to Leedstrain train Chester - Leeds
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Barnsleytrain train Leeds - Sheffield / ...
    3h 21m
    £46–83

Chester to Barnsley by train

Calendar230Weekly Trains
Duration2h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 98.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 41m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Barnsley via Crewe, Stockport, and Sheffield in around 2h 41m.

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