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

The cheapest way to get from Towcester to Barnsley is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 1h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Towcester to Barnsley is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Towcester and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct bus from Towcester to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Brave Old Oak PH and arriving at Sheffield Road/West Way via Central station, Milton Keynes Coachway and Meadowhall Interchange/C4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Towcester and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct train from Towcester to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Northampton and arriving at Barnsley via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

How far is it from Towcester to Barnsley?

The distance between Towcester and Barnsley is 151 miles. The road distance is 113.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Towcester to Barnsley without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs £65 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Towcester to Barnsley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Towcester to Barnsley bus from?

Towcester to Barnsley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where do I catch the Towcester to Barnsley train from?

Towcester to Barnsley train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Northampton station.

Train or bus from Towcester to Barnsley?

The best way to get from Towcester to Barnsley is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 6h 45m.

Where does the Towcester to Barnsley bus arrive?

Towcester to Barnsley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/A2 station.

Where does the Towcester to Barnsley train arrive?

Towcester to Barnsley train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Towcester to Barnsley?

Yes, the driving distance between Towcester to Barnsley is 114 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Towcester to Barnsley.

Where can I stay near Barnsley?

There are 1541+ hotels available in Barnsley.

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There are 5 ways to get from Towcester to Barnsley by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Streettrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
3h 52m
£65–120
Drive 113.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Towcester to Barnsleycar 113.1 mi
1h 57m
£28–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Meadowhall Interchange/A2bus 240 / ...
6h 45m
£30–72
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Brave Old Oak PH to Central stationbus X91
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Tamworthtrain
3. Take the train from Tamworth High Level to Sheffieldtrain
4h 45m
£58–115
Bus, train via Nottingham
1. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Newland Centrebus X4 / ...
2. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Barnsleytrain
5h 25m
£56–91

Towcester to Barnsley by bus and train

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Distance: 150.3 mi
Duration: 3h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Police Station to Barnsley via Rail Station approach road, Northampton, Birmingham New Street, and Sheffield in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Meadowhall Interchange/A2 every 2 hours. Tickets cost £23–60 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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