If you have a bike, it takes 45min to get to stanage from hunter's bar. That's what I used to do when I was a student (head torch comes in handy for winter). I now live 10mins ride from Bell Hagg, but find the 20 min ride to the works more inspiring. Sorry if this post reeks of smug self righteousness.
I actually cycled to stanage the other day and it took me 2 hrs silly weak legs
(only 1/2 hour to get back though
), i was a bit disappointed by Bell Hagg its filthy. I might give cycling to the works a try, at least i wont have to take my highball lol.