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

The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Barnsley is to bus which costs £15 - £27 and takes 4h 21m.

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 Barnsley Interchange/A13 via Leeds City Bus Station and Wakefield Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

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 162 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 train which takes 3h 26m and costs £55 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m 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 train which takes 3h 26m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £27 and takes 4h 21m.

Where does the Penrith to Barnsley bus arrive?

Penrith to Barnsley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds Cultural Stop C 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 4 ways to get from Penrith to Barnsley by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
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
£58–109
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Penrith to Leeds Cultural Stop Cbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Barnsley Interchange/A13bus 59 / ...
4h 21m
£15–26
Drive 109 mi
1. Drive from Penrith to Barnsleycar 109 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
£61–110

Penrith to Barnsley by train

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Distance: 160.9 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

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

You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Barnsley via Manchester Oxford Road and Sheffield in around 3h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penrith to Barnsley Interchange/A13 via Leeds City Bus Station and Wakefield Bus Station in around 4h 21m.

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