What is the cheapest way to get from St Helens to Barnsley?

The cheapest way to get from St Helens to Barnsley is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from St Helens to Barnsley?

The fastest way to get from St Helens to Barnsley is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between St Helens and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct bus from St Helens to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Sheffield Road/West Way via Meadowhall Interchange/C4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

Is there a direct train between St Helens and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Lea Green and arriving at Barnsley via Huddersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.

How far is it from St Helens to Barnsley?

The distance between St Helens and Barnsley is 67 miles. The road distance is 58.3 miles.

How do I travel from St Helens to Barnsley without a car?

The best way to get from St Helens to Barnsley without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs £19 - £40.

How long does it take to get from St Helens to Barnsley?

It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from St Helens to Barnsley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St Helens to Barnsley bus from?

St Helens to Barnsley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the St Helens to Barnsley train from?

St Helens to Barnsley train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Lea Green station.

Train or bus from St Helens to Barnsley?

The best way to get from St Helens to Barnsley is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs £19 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £26 and takes 3h 51m.

Where does the St Helens to Barnsley bus arrive?

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

Where does the St Helens to Barnsley train arrive?

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

Can I drive from St Helens to Barnsley?

Yes, the driving distance between St Helens to Barnsley is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from St Helens to Barnsley.

How do I get a train ticket from St Helens to Barnsley?

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How do I get a bus ticket from St Helens to Barnsley?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lea Green to Huddersfieldtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Hull / ...
2. Take the train from Huddersfield to Barnsleytrain Huddersfield - Sheffield / ...
2h 26m
£20–35
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus Uk079
3h 51m
£13–26
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Marys Market to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Fbus 329
2. Take the train from Warrington Central to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/C2 to Sheffield Road/West Waybus X17
3h 27m
£22–48
Drive 58 mi
1. Drive from St Helens to Barnsleycar 58 mi
1h 25m
£15–21

St Helens to Barnsley by train

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Distance: 66.3 mi
Duration: 2h 26m

What companies run services between St Helens, England and Barnsley, England?

You can take a train from Lea Green to Barnsley via Huddersfield in around 2h 26m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange 3 times a day. Tickets cost £4–8 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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