What is the cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Farnworth?

The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Farnworth is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 1h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sheffield to Farnworth?

The fastest way to get from Sheffield to Farnworth is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct train between Sheffield and Farnworth?

No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Farnworth. However, there are services departing from Sheffield and arriving at Bolton via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.

How far is it from Sheffield to Farnworth?

The distance between Sheffield and Farnworth is 56 miles. The road distance is 49.7 miles.

How do I travel from Sheffield to Farnworth without a car?

The best way to get from Sheffield to Farnworth without a car is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs £20 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Sheffield to Farnworth?

It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Sheffield to Farnworth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Farnworth train from?

Sheffield to Farnworth train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Sheffield station.

Where does the Sheffield to Farnworth train arrive?

Sheffield to Farnworth train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.

Can I drive from Sheffield to Farnworth?

Yes, the driving distance between Sheffield to Farnworth is 50 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Sheffield to Farnworth.

How do I get a train ticket from Sheffield to Farnworth?

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Where can I stay near Farnworth?

There are 3760+ hotels available in Farnworth.

Sheffield to Farnworth - 4 ways to travel via train, line 37 bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Sheffield to Farnworth by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
1h 37m
£21–42
Drive 49.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sheffield to Farnworthcar 49.4 mi
1h 13m
£12–18
Train, line 37 bus
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Trafford Streetbus 37
2h 4m
£17–34
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sheffield to Farnworthtaxi 49.4 mi
1h 13m
£210–260

Sheffield to Farnworth by train and bus

217Weekly Services

1h 37mAverage Duration

£21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 55.8 mi
Duration: 1h 37m

What companies run services between Sheffield, England and Farnworth, Bolton, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Road hourly. Tickets cost £15–27 and the journey takes 58 min. East Midlands Railways also services this route hourly.

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