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

The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Barnsley is to bus via Sheffield Road/West Way which costs £16 - £26 and takes 4h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penrith to Barnsley is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Penrith and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct bus from Penrith to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Penrith and arriving at Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Penrith and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct train from Penrith 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 3h 26m.

How far is it from Penrith to Barnsley?

The distance between Penrith and Barnsley is 138 miles. The road distance is 109.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penrith to Barnsley without a car is to bus which takes 3h 16m and costs £17 - £30.

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

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Penrith to Barnsley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Barnsley bus from?

Penrith to Barnsley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Penrith station.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Barnsley train from?

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

Train or bus from Penrith to Barnsley?

The best way to get from Penrith to Barnsley is to bus which takes 3h 16m and costs £17 - £30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 3h 26m.

Where does the Penrith to Barnsley bus arrive?

Penrith to Barnsley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange station.

Where does the Penrith to Barnsley train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Penrith to Barnsley?

Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Barnsley is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Penrith to Barnsley.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Penrith to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus Ukn31
3h 16m
£17–30
Bus via Sheffield Road/West Way
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Booth's Supermarket to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn31
4h 4m
£16–26
Train
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 / ...
3h 26m
£57–107
Drive 109.1 mi
1. Drive from Penrith to Barnsleycar 109.1 mi
2h 22m
£27–39
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
4h 21m
£59–107

Penrith to Barnsley by bus and train

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3h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 137.3 mi
Duration: 3h 16m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Penrith to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange once daily. Tickets cost £13–21 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Barnsley via Manchester Oxford Road and Sheffield in around 3h 26m.

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