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

The cheapest way to get from Macclesfield to Barnsley is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 1h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Macclesfield to Barnsley is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Macclesfield and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct bus from Macclesfield station to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Sheffield Road/West Way via Market Place, Square and Sheffield Interchange/C2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Macclesfield and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield and arriving at Barnsley via Stockport and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.

How far is it from Macclesfield to Barnsley?

The distance between Macclesfield and Barnsley is 65 miles. The road distance is 42.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Macclesfield to Barnsley without a car is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs £23 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Macclesfield to Barnsley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Macclesfield to Barnsley bus from?

Macclesfield to Barnsley bus services, operated by High Peak, depart from Market Place station.

Where do I catch the Macclesfield to Barnsley train from?

Macclesfield to Barnsley train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Stockport station.

Train or bus from Macclesfield to Barnsley?

The best way to get from Macclesfield to Barnsley is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs £23 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 22m.

Where does the Macclesfield to Barnsley bus arrive?

Macclesfield to Barnsley bus services, operated by High Peak, arrive at Matlock Street station.

Where does the Macclesfield to Barnsley train arrive?

Macclesfield to Barnsley train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Macclesfield to Barnsley?

Yes, the driving distance between Macclesfield to Barnsley is 43 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Macclesfield to Barnsley.

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

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Macclesfield to Barnsley - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stockport to Sheffieldtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Barnsleytrain Sheffield - Leeds / ...
1h 49m
£23–49
Drive 42.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Macclesfield to Barnsleycar 42.6 mi
1h 9m
£11–15
Bus
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Matlock Streetbus Tp
2. Take the bus from Square to Sheffield Interchange/D3bus 218
3. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/C2 to Sheffield Road/West Waybus X17
4h 22m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Macclesfield to Barnsleytaxi 42.6 mi
1h 9m
£90–110

Macclesfield to Barnsley by train

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Distance: 64.1 mi
Duration: 1h 49m

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

You can take a train from Macclesfield to Barnsley via Stockport and Sheffield in around 1h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Sheffield Road/West Way via Market Place, Matlock Street, Square, and Sheffield Interchange/C2 in around 4h 22m.

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