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How to get fromYork to Barnsleyby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from York to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Barnsleytrain train Leeds - Sheffield / ...
    1h 8m
    £14–24

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Low Ousegate to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus bus 843 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Wakefield Bus Stationbus bus 110 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Barnsley Interchange/A13bus bus 59 / ...
    3h 14m
    £7–11

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from York to Doncastertrain train York - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/A11 to Sheffield Road/West Waybus bus X19
    1h 22m
    £12–29

  4. Drive 44.1 mi

    1. Drive from York to Barnsleycar car 44.1 mi
    48 min
    £11–16

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from York to Barnsleytaxi taxi 44.1 mi
    48 min
    £100–120

  6. Train via Leeds

    1. Take the train from York to Leedstrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Barnsleytrain train Leeds - Sheffield / ...
    1h 28m
    £20–39

York to Barnsley by train

Calendar116Weekly Trains
Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£14Cheapest Price
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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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Low Ousegate to Barnsley Interchange/A13 via Leeds Bus Station Entrance, Leeds City Bus Station, and Wakefield Bus Station in around 3h 14m.

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