What is the cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Penistone?

The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Penistone is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 22 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Wakefield to Penistone?

The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Penistone is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs £30 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Wakefield and Penistone?

No, there is no direct bus from Wakefield to Penistone. However, there are services departing from The Springs B and arriving at Market Place/St Mary's Street via Barnsley Interchange/A5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Wakefield and Penistone?

No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Penistone. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Kirkgate and arriving at Penistone via Barnsley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.

How far is it from Wakefield to Penistone?

The distance between Wakefield and Penistone is 18 miles. The road distance is 14.9 miles.

How do I travel from Wakefield to Penistone without a car?

The best way to get from Wakefield to Penistone without a car is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs £6 - £14.

How long does it take to get from Wakefield to Penistone?

It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from Wakefield to Penistone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Penistone bus from?

Wakefield to Penistone bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, depart from The Springs B station.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Penistone train from?

Wakefield to Penistone train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wakefield Kirkgate station.

Train or bus from Wakefield to Penistone?

The best way to get from Wakefield to Penistone is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs £6 - £14. Alternatively, you can bus and line 21 bus, which costs £6 - £10 and takes 1h 56m.

Where does the Wakefield to Penistone bus arrive?

Wakefield to Penistone bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, arrive at Barnsley Interchange/A13 station.

Where does the Wakefield to Penistone train arrive?

Wakefield to Penistone train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Barnsley station.

Can I drive from Wakefield to Penistone?

Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to Penistone is 15 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Wakefield to Penistone.

How do I get a train ticket from Wakefield to Penistone?

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Wakefield to Penistone - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 21 bus, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Wakefield to Penistone by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Barnsleytrain Leeds - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Barnsley to Penistonetrain Sheffield - Huddersfield / ...
1h 15m
£6–14
Drive 14.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Wakefield to Penistonecar 14.8 mi
22 min
£4–6
Bus, line 21 bus
1. Take the bus from The Springs B to Barnsley Interchange/A13bus 59 / ...
2. Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A5 to Market Place/St Mary's Streetbus 21 / ...
1h 56m
£6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Wakefield to Penistonetaxi 14.8 mi
22 min
£30–40

Wakefield to Penistone by train

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Distance: 18.1 mi
Duration: 1h 15m

What companies run services between Wakefield, England and Penistone, England?

You can take a train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Penistone via Barnsley in around 1h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Springs B to Market Place/St Mary's Street via Barnsley Interchange/A5 in around 1h 56m.

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