What is the cheapest way to get from Whitley Bay to Barnsley?

The cheapest way to get from Whitley Bay to Barnsley is to bus which costs £15 - £26 and takes 5h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Whitley Bay to Barnsley?

The fastest way to get from Whitley Bay to Barnsley is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Whitley Bay and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitley Bay to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Whitley Road - Park Avenue and arriving at Sheffield Road/West Way via John Dobson Street and Meadowhall Interchange/C4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Whitley Bay and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct train from Whitley Bay to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Whitley Bay and arriving at Barnsley via Newcastle and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.

How far is it from Whitley Bay to Barnsley?

The distance between Whitley Bay and Barnsley is 144 miles. The road distance is 122 miles.

How do I travel from Whitley Bay to Barnsley without a car?

The best way to get from Whitley Bay to Barnsley without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs £45 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Whitley Bay to Barnsley?

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Whitley Bay to Barnsley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitley Bay to Barnsley bus from?

Whitley Bay to Barnsley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.

Where do I catch the Whitley Bay to Barnsley train from?

Whitley Bay to Barnsley train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Whitley Bay to Barnsley?

The best way to get from Whitley Bay to Barnsley is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £26 and takes 5h 4m.

Where does the Whitley Bay to Barnsley bus arrive?

Whitley Bay to Barnsley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where does the Whitley Bay to Barnsley train arrive?

Whitley Bay to Barnsley train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Whitley Bay to Barnsley?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitley Bay to Barnsley is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Whitley Bay to Barnsley.

Where can I stay near Barnsley?

There are 1539+ hotels available in Barnsley.

Whitley Bay to Barnsley - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Whitley Bay to Barnsley by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Barnsleytrain Leeds - Sheffield / ...
3h 22m
£48–102
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn11 / ...
5h 4m
£16–26
Drive 121.3 mi
1. Drive from Whitley Bay to Barnsleycar 121.3 mi
2h 6m
£30–43
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Wakefield Westgatetrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Barnsley Interchange/A13bus 59 / ...
4h 27m
£65–93

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Distance: 142.7 mi
Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Whitley Bay, England and Barnsley, England?

You can take a subway from Whitley Bay to Barnsley via Central Station, Newcastle, and Leeds in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from John Dobson Street to Meadowhall Interchange/B1 hourly. Tickets cost £12–21 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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