How to get from Wakefield to Barnsley by bus and train?

From Wakefield to Barnsley by bus and train

To get from Wakefield to Barnsley in Barnsley, take the WCB bus from Wakefield station to Hepworth B Kirkgate Stn station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Wakefield Kirkgate station to Barnsley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 36 min.

36min
Walk to bus station
Bus - WCBWCB
Train - NORTHERN
Leaves from Wakefield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wakefield
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - WCBWCB
    Wait for bus
    WCB
    Belle Isle
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hepworth B Kirkgate Stn
    ID 45029490
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wakefield Kirkgate
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Nottingham
  • 6
    Ride to train station Barnsley
    Ride to train station
    Barnsley
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Wakefield to Barnsley by bus and train via 59 and NORTHERN

To get from Wakefield to Barnsley in Barnsley, take the 59 bus from Wakefield station to Kirkgate A station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Wakefield Kirkgate station to Barnsley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 36 min.

36min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5959
Train - NORTHERN
Leaves from Wakefield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wakefield
    150 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Barnsley Town Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kirkgate A
    ID 45018433
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wakefield Kirkgate
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Nottingham
  • 6
    Ride to train station Barnsley
    Ride to train station
    Barnsley
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Wakefield to Barnsley

The distance between Wakefield, Barnsley and Barnsley, Barnsley is approximately 18.85 km, which can typically be travelled in 36 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Wakefield to Barnsley by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Barnsley – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Wakefield

Wakefield is located at Wakefield, Barnsley and the nearest public transport station is Westgate A.

Bus stations close to Wakefield:

  • Westgate A
  • Westgate F
  • Westgate B

Public transport stations close to Barnsley, Barnsley

Barnsley is located at Barnsley, Barnsley and the nearest public transport station is West Way/New Street.

Train stations close to Barnsley:

  • Dodworth

Bus stations close to Barnsley:

  • West Way/New Street
  • Church Lane/Church Street
  • Schwabish Gmund Way/Schwabish Gmund Way

Related Routes

Alternative route from Wakefield to Barnsley by bus and train via 59 and NORTHERN

To get from Wakefield to Barnsley in Barnsley, take the 59 bus from Wakefield station to Kirkgate A station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Wakefield Kirkgate station to Barnsley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 36 min.

36min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5959
Train - NORTHERN
Leaves from Wakefield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wakefield
    150 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Barnsley Town Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kirkgate A
    ID 45018433
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wakefield Kirkgate
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Nottingham
  • 6
    Ride to train station Barnsley
    Ride to train station
    Barnsley
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Wakefield to Barnsley?

    The fastest way takes 36 minutes, using Bus line WCB, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Wakefield to Barnsley?

    The alternative route takes 36 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Wakefield and Barnsley?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 36 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Wakefield to Barnsley?

    The WCB bus line goes from Wakefield station near Wakefield in Yorkshire to Belle Isle station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Belle Isle station near Barnsley in Barnsley.

  • How long does it take to travel from Wakefield to Barnsley by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Wakefield in Yorkshire and Barnsley in Barnsley by bus and train is about 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Wakefield to get to Barnsley?

    Get on the WCB bus from the Wakefield stop near Wakefield in Yorkshire.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Wakefield and Barnsley?

    Get off the bus at the Belle Isle station, which is closest to Barnsley in Barnsley.

  • When is the last bus from Wakefield to Barnsley?

    The last bus from Wakefield in Yorkshire to Barnsley in Barnsley is the Barnsley - Huddersfield line. It leaves the Retail Parks C stop at 00:50.

  • When is the first train from Wakefield to Barnsley?

    The first train from Wakefield in Yorkshire to Barnsley in Barnsley is Northern. It leaves the Wakefield Kirkgate station at 06:26.