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

The cheapest way to get from Salford to Barnsley is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 58 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Salford to Barnsley is to drive which takes 58 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Salford and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct bus from Salford station to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Sheffield Road/West Way via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Meadowhall Interchange/C4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Salford and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct train from Salford to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Manchester Victoria and arriving at Barnsley via Huddersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.

How far is it from Salford to Barnsley?

The distance between Salford and Barnsley is 46 miles. The road distance is 38.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Salford to Barnsley without a car is to train which takes 2h and costs £13 - £26.

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

It takes approximately 2h to get from Salford to Barnsley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salford to Barnsley bus from?

Salford to Barnsley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Salford to Barnsley train from?

Salford to Barnsley train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Victoria station.

Train or bus from Salford to Barnsley?

The best way to get from Salford to Barnsley is to train which takes 2h and costs £13 - £26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £25 and takes 3h 9m.

Where does the Salford to Barnsley bus arrive?

Salford to Barnsley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Salford to Barnsley train arrive?

Salford to Barnsley train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Huddersfield station.

Can I drive from Salford to Barnsley?

Yes, the driving distance between Salford to Barnsley is 38 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Salford to Barnsley.

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

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Where can I stay near Barnsley?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Huddersfieldtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Huddersfield to Barnsleytrain Huddersfield - Sheffield / ...
2h
£14–25
Drive 37.9 mi
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1. Drive from Salford to Barnsleycar 37.9 mi
58 min
£10–14
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2bus 131 / ...
3h 9m
£14–24
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Salford to Barnsleytaxi 37.9 mi
58 min
£160–200

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Distance: 45.7 mi
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What companies run services between Salford, England and Barnsley, England?

You can take a train from Manchester Victoria to Barnsley via Huddersfield in around 2h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sheffield Road/West Way via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Meadowhall Interchange/C4 in around 3h 9m.

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