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

The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Barnsley is to bus which costs £25 - £40 and takes 6h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Barnsley is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Cumbria and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct bus from Cumbria to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Longthwaite road end and arriving at Sheffield Road/West Way via Bus Station, Halston Hotel and Meadowhall Interchange/C4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Cumbria and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct train from Cumbria to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Barnsley via Manchester Oxford Road and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

How far is it from Cumbria to Barnsley?

The distance between Cumbria and Barnsley is 168 miles. The road distance is 113.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cumbria to Barnsley without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Cumbria to Barnsley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Barnsley bus from?

Cumbria to Barnsley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Halston Hotel station.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Barnsley train from?

Cumbria to Barnsley train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.

Train or bus from Cumbria to Barnsley?

The best way to get from Cumbria to Barnsley is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £40 and takes 6h 45m.

Where does the Cumbria to Barnsley bus arrive?

Cumbria to Barnsley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where does the Cumbria to Barnsley train arrive?

Cumbria to Barnsley train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.

Can I drive from Cumbria to Barnsley?

Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to Barnsley is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Cumbria to Barnsley.

Where can I stay near Barnsley?

There are 1527+ hotels available in Barnsley.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Sheffieldtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
4h 39m
£59–115
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn31
6h 45m
£25–39
Drive 112.4 mi
1. Drive from Cumbria to Barnsleycar 112.4 mi
2h 31m
£28–40
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Barnsleytrain
5h 11m
£64–114
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Rail Stationbus 563
2. Take the train from Kirkby Stephen to Barnsleytrain Carlisle - Nottingham / ...
5h 52m
£41–76

Cumbria to Barnsley by bus and train

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Distance: 167.4 mi
Duration: 4h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Ullswater Guest House to Barnsley via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, Manchester Oxford Road, and Sheffield in around 4h 39m. 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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