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Wakefield to Barnsley buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Wakefield and Barnsley takes 1h and the fastest bus takes 20 min. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Wakefield to Barnsley. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h
Duration
15 mi
Distance
£3
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Wakefield to Barnsley bus times

Buses run every 30 minutes between Wakefield and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 11:29 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    bus bus 20 min • Direct
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    bus bus 1h • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 13m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 3m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    bus bus 57 min • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 24m • Direct
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    bus bus 20 min • Direct
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    bus bus 1h • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    bus bus 57 min • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 24m • Direct
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    bus bus 20 min • Direct
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    bus bus 1h • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    bus bus 57 min • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 24m • Direct
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    bus bus 20 min • Direct
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    bus bus 1h • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    bus bus 57 min • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 24m • Direct
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    bus bus 20 min • Direct
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    bus bus 1h • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    bus bus 55 min • Direct
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    bus bus 20 min • Direct
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    bus bus 56 min • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 4m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    bus bus 20 min • Direct
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    bus bus 56 min • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 3m • Direct
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    bus bus 56 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Wakefield to Barnsley? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Wakefield to Barnsley.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 15.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h

What companies run services between Wakefield, England and Barnsley, England?

Stagecoach Yorkshire operates a bus from Kirkgate C to Barnsley Interchange/A13 hourly. Tickets cost £3–5 and the journey takes 1h. Two other operators also service this route.

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