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How to get fromNorthampton to Barnsleyby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Streettrain train London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain train Reading - Newcastle / ...
    3h 8m
    £50–98
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Park to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus bus Ukn31
    3h 19m
    £15–23
  3. Drive  109.8 mi

    1. Drive from Northampton to Barnsleycar car 109.8 mi
    1h 56m
    £28–40
  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Marriott Street to The Squarebus bus X7
    2. Take the train from Market Harborough to Nottinghamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Nottingham to Barnsleytrain train
    4h 27m
    £43–69

Northampton to Barnsley by train

Calendar191Weekly Trains
Duration3h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Northampton, England and Barnsley, England?

You can take a train from Northampton to Barnsley via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield in around 3h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Coach Park to Meadowhall Interchange/B1 5 times a day. Tickets cost £12–18 and the journey takes 2h.

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