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4.6Travel Information to Barnsley from Manchester
 Distance | 31 miles (50 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $16 - $38 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $16 (€15) • 2 h 6 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $38 (€34) • 1 h 17 min |
 Popular travel companies | National Express or TransPennine Express |
Take a train or bus to travel 31 miles (50 km) between Manchester and Barnsley. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are National Express or TransPennine Express among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Manchester to Barnsley.
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The best way to travel from Manchester to Barnsley is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Barnsley
Travel to Barnsley easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Barnsley.
You can get between Manchester and Barnsley 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Barnsley from Manchester is by taking a bus, which costs on average $16 (€15).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Manchester to Barnsley:
Taking a bus costs $22 (€20) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $38 (€34).
The fastest way to get to Barnsley from Manchester is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 17 min.
Other travel options to Barnsley take longer:
Bus takes on average 2 h 6 min.
The Manchester to Barnsley distance is around 31 miles (50 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Barnsley is:
- 1 bus a day.
- 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Manchester and Barnsley as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Manchester to Barnsley:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Manchester to Barnsley:
- You can travel by bus to Barnsley from Manchester with National Express, FlixBus or Megabus, and you can find National Express Manchester to Barnsley tickets for $16 (€15) on Omio.
- You can travel by train from Manchester to Barnsley with TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains or first_transpennine_express, and you can find TransPennine Express Manchester to Barnsley tickets for $38 (€34) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Manchester to Barnsley with the following travel companies:
- You can take a direct bus with.
- You can travel directly by train with.
Direct services to Barnsley tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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