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About Shafton

Shafton lies between Barnsley and Wakefield in South Yorkshire, easily reached via Junction 38 of the M1 and the A638. The village serves as a useful connection point for local routes, with good links to surrounding settlements like Cudworth and Brierley. Electric vehicle drivers will find over 100 public fast chargers nearby. The former Shafton Colliery site has been redeveloped into modern housing.

Where is Shafton on the map?

Shafton is in England, at 53.593, -1.409 - about 10 km north-west of Great Houghton, Barnsley.

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26 chargers

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What is the closest airport to Shafton?

The closest airport to Shafton is Leeds Bradford Airport, 49 km (about 57 min by car). Other airports nearby: Manchester Airport.

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