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

The cheapest way to get from York to Barnsley is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 48 min.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Barnsley is to drive which takes 48 min and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct train between York and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct train from York to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Barnsley via Wakefield Kirkgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.

How far is it from York to Barnsley?

The distance between York and Barnsley is 39 miles. The road distance is 44.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Barnsley without a car is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs £13 - £25.

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

It takes approximately 1h 8m to get from York to Barnsley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Barnsley train from?

York to Barnsley train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from York station.

Where does the York to Barnsley train arrive?

York to Barnsley train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Wakefield Kirkgate station.

Can I drive from York to Barnsley?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Barnsley is 44 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from York to Barnsley.

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

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Where can I stay near Barnsley?

There are 1539+ hotels available in Barnsley.

York to Barnsley - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and line 96 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from York to Barnsley by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from York to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Barnsleytrain Leeds - Sheffield / ...
1h 8m
£14–24
Drive 44.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from York to Barnsleycar 44.1 mi
48 min
£11–16
Train, bus
1. Take the train from York to Doncastertrain York - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/A11 to Sheffield Road/West Waybus X19
1h 33m
£12–29
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from York to Barnsleytaxi 44.1 mi
48 min
£190–230
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from York to Leedstrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Barnsleytrain Leeds - Sheffield / ...
1h 28m
£20–38
Train, line 96 bus
1. Take the train from York to Wakefield Westgatetrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Regent Street/County Waybus 96B / ...
2h 48m

York to Barnsley by train

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Distance: 38.3 mi
Duration: 1h 8m

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

You can take a train from York to Barnsley via Wakefield Kirkgate in around 1h 8m.

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