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Compare train and bus for Barnsley to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barnsley to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 31 miles (50 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$34 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest |
1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Barnsley to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Barnsley to Manchester:
A bus is $0.92 (€0.75) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barnsley to Manchester costing on average $19 (€15).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barnsley and Manchester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Barnsley station (BNY) and arrive in Manchester Airport (MIA).
- Buses mostly depart from Barnsley, Interchange and arrive in Manchester, Airport.
- Travel with TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Manchester by bus.
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