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

The cheapest way to get from Knottingley to Barnsley is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 31 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Knottingley to Barnsley is to taxi which takes 31 min and costs £35 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Knottingley and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct bus from Knottingley to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Rockware Club and arriving at Barnsley Interchange/A11 via Pontefract Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Knottingley and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct train from Knottingley to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Knottingley and arriving at Barnsley via Wakefield Kirkgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.

How far is it from Knottingley to Barnsley?

The distance between Knottingley and Barnsley is 22 miles. The road distance is 17.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Knottingley to Barnsley without a car is to train which takes 1h and costs £8 - £16.

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

It takes approximately 1h to get from Knottingley to Barnsley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Knottingley to Barnsley bus from?

Knottingley to Barnsley bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, depart from Pontefract Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Knottingley to Barnsley train from?

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

Train or bus from Knottingley to Barnsley?

The best way to get from Knottingley to Barnsley is to train which takes 1h and costs £8 - £16. Alternatively, you can line 28 bus, which costs £4 - £8 and takes 1h 56m.

Where does the Knottingley to Barnsley bus arrive?

Knottingley to Barnsley bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, arrive at Barnsley Interchange/A11 station.

Where does the Knottingley to Barnsley train arrive?

Knottingley to Barnsley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wakefield Kirkgate station.

Can I drive from Knottingley to Barnsley?

Yes, the driving distance between Knottingley to Barnsley is 18 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Knottingley to Barnsley.

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

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Knottingley to Barnsley - 4 ways to travel via train, line 28 bus, taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Knottingley to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain Knottingley - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Barnsleytrain Leeds - Sheffield / ...
1h
£8–16
Line 28 bus
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1. Take the bus from Pontefract Bus Station to Barnsley Interchange/A11bus 28 / ...
1h 56m
£5–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Knottingley to Barnsleytaxi 17.6 mi
31 min
£35–50
Drive 17.6 mi
1. Drive from Knottingley to Barnsleycar 17.6 mi
31 min
£5–7

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Distance: 21.5 mi
Duration: 1h

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

You can take a train from Knottingley to Barnsley via Wakefield Kirkgate in around 1h. Alternatively, Stagecoach Yorkshire operates a bus from Pontefract Bus Station to Barnsley Interchange/A11 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3–5 and the journey takes 1h 23m.

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