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

The cheapest way to get from Workington to Barnsley is to bus which costs £24 - £40 and takes 7h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Workington to Barnsley is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Workington and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct bus from Workington to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Washington Hotel and arriving at Sheffield Road/West Way via Main Street, Halston Hotel and Meadowhall Interchange/C4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Workington and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct train from Workington to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Workington and arriving at Barnsley via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

How far is it from Workington to Barnsley?

The distance between Workington and Barnsley is 167 miles. The road distance is 135.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Workington to Barnsley without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs £60 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Workington to Barnsley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Workington to Barnsley bus from?

Workington to Barnsley bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Main Street station.

Where do I catch the Workington to Barnsley train from?

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

Train or bus from Workington to Barnsley?

The best way to get from Workington to Barnsley is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 7h 32m.

Where does the Workington to Barnsley bus arrive?

Workington to Barnsley bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Workington to Barnsley train arrive?

Workington to Barnsley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Workington to Barnsley?

Yes, the driving distance between Workington to Barnsley is 136 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Workington to Barnsley.

How do I get a train ticket from Workington to Barnsley?

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Where can I stay near Barnsley?

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Workington to Barnsley - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Workington to Carlisletrain Whitehaven - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Barnsleytrain Carlisle - Nottingham / ...
5h 11m
£63–118
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Main Street to Bus Stationbus 600
2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn31
7h 32m
£24–37
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Workington to Penrith Rail Stationbus X4 / ...
2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
7h 6m
£54–97
Drive 134.8 mi
1. Drive from Workington to Barnsleycar 134.8 mi
3h 6m
£33–48
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Workington to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Barnsleytrain
5h 40m
£64–123

Workington to Barnsley by train

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Distance: 166.4 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

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

You can take a train from Workington to Barnsley via Carlisle in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Hotel to Sheffield Road/West Way via Main Street, Bus Station, Halston Hotel, and Meadowhall Interchange/C4 in around 7h 32m.

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