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

The cheapest way to get from Skelmersdale to Barnsley is to drive which costs £15 - £23 and takes 1h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Skelmersdale to Barnsley is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct train between Skelmersdale and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct train from Skelmersdale to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Parbold and arriving at Barnsley via Manchester Oxford Road and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

How far is it from Skelmersdale to Barnsley?

The distance between Skelmersdale and Barnsley is 92 miles. The road distance is 64 miles.

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

The best way to get from Skelmersdale to Barnsley without a car is to train via Manchester which takes 3h 54m and costs £30 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Skelmersdale to Barnsley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Skelmersdale to Barnsley bus from?

Skelmersdale to Barnsley bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station.

Where do I catch the Skelmersdale to Barnsley train from?

Skelmersdale to Barnsley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Parbold station.

Train or bus from Skelmersdale to Barnsley?

The best way to get from Skelmersdale to Barnsley is to train via Manchester which takes 3h 54m and costs £30 - £70. Alternatively, you can line 132 bus and bus, which costs £19 - £40 and takes 6h 6m.

Where does the Skelmersdale to Barnsley bus arrive?

Skelmersdale to Barnsley bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at The Trafford Centre Bus Station.

Where does the Skelmersdale to Barnsley train arrive?

Skelmersdale to Barnsley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.

Can I drive from Skelmersdale to Barnsley?

Yes, the driving distance between Skelmersdale to Barnsley is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Skelmersdale to Barnsley.

Where can I stay near Barnsley?

There are 1536+ hotels available in Barnsley.

Skelmersdale to Barnsley - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Skelmersdale and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct bus from Skelmersdale to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Concourse and arriving at Sheffield Road/West Way via Wigan Wallgate Rail Station, The Trafford Centre Bus Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station and Meadowhall Interchange/C4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

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There are 6 ways to get from Skelmersdale to Barnsley by train, bus, or car

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Train via Manchester
best
1. Take the train from Parbold to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Southport - Manchester Oxford Road
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Sheffieldtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
3h 54m
£32–66
Drive 63.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Skelmersdale to Barnsleycar 63.6 mi
1h 28m
£16–23
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Dewsburytrain Wigan Wallgate - Leeds
2. Take the bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Barnsley Interchange/A13bus 59 / ...
5h 26m
£30–56
Train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Huddersfieldtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Huddersfield to Barnsleytrain Huddersfield - Sheffield / ...
3h 59m
£33–60
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Leedstrain Wigan Wallgate - Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Barnsleytrain Leeds - Sheffield / ...
4h 52m
£39–73
Line 132 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to The Trafford Centre Bus Stationbus 132
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus
6h 6m
£20–39

Skelmersdale to Barnsley by bus and train

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Distance: 91.6 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Harsnips to Barnsley via Shops, Parbold, Manchester Oxford Road, and Sheffield in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Concourse to Sheffield Road/West Way via Wigan Rail Stations, Wigan Wallgate Rail Station, The Trafford Centre Bus Station, Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, and Meadowhall Interchange/C4 in around 6h 6m.

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