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

The cheapest way to get from Darlington to Barnsley is to bus which costs £20 - £50 and takes 4h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Darlington to Barnsley is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Darlington and Barnsley?

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

Is there a direct train between Darlington and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct train from Darlington to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Darlington and arriving at Barnsley via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.

How far is it from Darlington to Barnsley?

The distance between Darlington and Barnsley is 98 miles. The road distance is 83.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Darlington to Barnsley without a car is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs £35 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Darlington to Barnsley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Darlington to Barnsley bus from?

Darlington to Barnsley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dolphin Centre station.

Where do I catch the Darlington to Barnsley train from?

Darlington to Barnsley train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Darlington station.

Train or bus from Darlington to Barnsley?

The best way to get from Darlington to Barnsley is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs £35 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £50 and takes 4h 4m.

Where does the Darlington to Barnsley bus arrive?

Darlington to Barnsley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/A2 station.

Where does the Darlington to Barnsley train arrive?

Darlington to Barnsley train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Darlington to Barnsley?

Yes, the driving distance between Darlington to Barnsley is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Darlington to Barnsley.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Barnsley?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Darlington to Leedstrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Barnsleytrain Leeds - Sheffield / ...
1h 57m
£36–74
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Meadowhall Interchange/A2bus 591
4h 4m
£20–46
Drive 83.4 mi
1. Drive from Darlington to Barnsleycar 83.4 mi
1h 23m
£21–30
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Darlington to Wakefield Westgatetrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Barnsley Interchange/A13bus 59 / ...
2h 47m
£46–65

Darlington to Barnsley by train

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Distance: 97.3 mi
Duration: 1h 57m

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

You can take a train from Darlington to Barnsley via Leeds in around 1h 57m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Dolphin Centre to Meadowhall Interchange/A2 once daily. Tickets cost £17–45 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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