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How to get fromChester to Barnsleyby train or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Chester to Barnsley by train 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 50m
    £30–61

  2. Drive  73.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chester to Barnsleycar car 73.6 mi
    1h 27m
    £19–27

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Chester to Leedstrain train Chester - Leeds
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Barnsleytrain train Leeds - Sheffield / ...
    3h 24m
    £38–70

  4. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Huddersfieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Huddersfield to Barnsleytrain train
    3h 39m
    £26–50

Chester to Barnsley by train

Calendar231Weekly Trains
Duration2h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 98.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 50m

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 50m.

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