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 59 bus from Wakefield Bus Station 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 34 min.

34min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5959
Train - NORTHERN
Leaves from Wakefield Bus Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wakefield Bus Station
    150 m • 2 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
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Wakefield to Barnsley by bus and train via 496 and NORTHERN

To get from Wakefield to Barnsley in Barnsley, take the 496 bus from Wakefield Bus Station 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 35 min.

35min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 496496
Train - NORTHERN
Leaves from Wakefield Bus Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wakefield Bus Station
    170 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 496496
    Wait for bus
    496
    Bus Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kirkgate A
    ID 45018433
    3 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
    15 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 19.31 km, which can typically be travelled in 34 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 Union Street K.

Train stations close to Wakefield:

  • Wakefield Kirkgate

Bus stations close to Wakefield:

  • Union Street K
  • Westgate A
  • Westgate F

Public transport stations close to Barnsley, Barnsley

Barnsley is located at Barnsley, Barnsley and the nearest public transport station is Honeywell Street/Leighton Close.

Bus stations close to Barnsley:

  • Honeywell Street/Leighton Close
  • Eldon Street North/Beckett Street
  • Eldon Street North/Bridge Street

Related Routes

Alternative route from Wakefield to Barnsley by bus and train via 496 and NORTHERN

To get from Wakefield to Barnsley in Barnsley, take the 496 bus from Wakefield Bus Station 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 35 min.

35min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 496496
Train - NORTHERN
Leaves from Wakefield Bus Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wakefield Bus Station
    170 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 496496
    Wait for bus
    496
    Bus Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kirkgate A
    ID 45018433
    3 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
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 34 minutes, using Bus line 59, Train line NORTHERN.

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

    The alternative route takes 35 minutes, using Bus line 496, Train 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 34 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Wakefield to Barnsley?

    The 59 bus line goes from Wakefield Bus Station station near Wakefield in Yorkshire to Barnsley Town Centre station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Barnsley Town Centre 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 34 min.

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

    Get on the 59 bus from the Wakefield Bus Station stop near Wakefield in Yorkshire.

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

    Get off the bus at the Barnsley Town Centre station, which is closest to Barnsley in Barnsley.

  • When is the first bus from Wakefield to Barnsley?

    The first bus from Wakefield in Yorkshire to Barnsley in Barnsley is Barnsley - Huddersfield. 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 06:28.

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