There are 6 ways to get from West Yorkshire to Barnsley by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Line 268 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Kingsway to Wakefield Bus Stationbus 268
- Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Barnsleytrain Leeds - Sheffield / ...
1h 3m£6–12Drive 14.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from West Yorkshire to Barnsleycar 14.7 mi
18 min£4–6Train
- Take the train from Leeds to Barnsleytrain Leeds - Sheffield / ...
1h 36m£16–31Taxi
- Take the taxi from West Yorkshire to Barnsleytaxi 14.7 mi
18 min£30–40Line 268 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Kingsway to Wakefield Bus Stationbus 268
- Take the bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Barnsley Interchange/A13bus 59 / ...
1h 38m£5–8Bus
- Take the bus from Ossett Bypass Bridge to Wakefield Bus Stationbus 116
- Take the bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Barnsley Interchange/A13bus 59 / ...
1h 49m£5–8
West Yorkshire to Barnsley by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from West Yorkshire to Barnsley is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 18 min.
The fastest way to get from West Yorkshire to Barnsley is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs £30 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from West Yorkshire to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Kingsway and arriving at Barnsley Interchange/A13 via Wakefield Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from West Yorkshire to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Dewsbury and arriving at Barnsley via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
The distance between West Yorkshire and Barnsley is 17 miles. The road distance is 14.7 miles.
The best way to get from West Yorkshire to Barnsley without a car is to line 268 bus and train which takes 1h 3m and costs £5 - £12.
It takes approximately 1h 3m to get from West Yorkshire to Barnsley, including transfers.
West Yorkshire to Barnsley bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Kingsway station.
West Yorkshire to Barnsley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
The best way to get from West Yorkshire to Barnsley is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs £15 - £35. Alternatively, you can line 268 bus and bus, which costs £4 - £8 and takes 1h 38m.
What companies run services between West Yorkshire, England and Barnsley, England?
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Leeds to Barnsley every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £11–21 and the journey takes 49 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway to Barnsley Interchange/A13 via Wakefield Bus Station in around 1h 38m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Barnsley
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Leeds to Barnsley
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Kingsway to Wakefield Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
Bus from Kingsway to Wakefield Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
Bus from Ossett Bypass Bridge to Wakefield Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Barnsley Interchange/A13
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Barnsley Interchange/A13
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- 01226 299900
- [email protected]
- Website
- dayoutbycoach.co.uk
Bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Barnsley Interchange/A13
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://dayoutbycoach.co.uk/
Bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Barnsley Interchange/A13
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://dayoutbycoach.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Ossett Bypass Bridge to Wakefield Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Estimated price
- £30–40
A1 Ossett Cars
- Phone
- +44 1924 274 274
Crown Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1924 469 393
Dewsbury Cars
- Phone
- +44 1924 460 000
- Website
- dewsburycars.co.uk
Oakwell & Rex Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1924 462 222
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More Questions & Answers
West Yorkshire to Barnsley bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Wakefield Bus Station.
West Yorkshire to Barnsley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Barnsley station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Yorkshire to Barnsley is 15 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from West Yorkshire to Barnsley.
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