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

From Dewsbury to Barnsley by bus and train

To get from Dewsbury to Barnsley in Barnsley, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the NORTHERN bus from Dewsbury station to Mirfield station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GRAND CENTRAL train and finally take the NORTHERN train from Wakefield Kirkgate station to Barnsley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is £11.00.

63min£11.00
Bus - NORTHERNNORTHERN
Train - GRAND CENTRAL
Train - NORTHERN
Leaves from Dewsbury

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Dewsbury
  • 2
    Bus - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for bus
    NORTHERN
    Bus Replacement: Halifax
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mirfield
    10 min
  • 4
    Train - GRAND CENTRAL
    Wait for train
    GRAND CENTRAL
    London Kings Cross
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wakefield Kirkgate
    20 min
  • 6
    Train - NORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Lincoln Central
  • 7
    Ride to train station Barnsley
    Ride to train station
    Barnsley
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Dewsbury to Barnsley by bus and train via 268, WCB and NORTHERN

To get from Dewsbury to Barnsley in Barnsley, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 268 bus from Northgate Halifax Road station to Wakefield station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WCB bus and finally take the NORTHERN train from Wakefield Kirkgate station to Barnsley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min.

80min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 268268
Bus - WCBWCB
Train - NORTHERN
Leaves from Northgate Halifax Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Northgate Halifax Road
    ID 45016164
    310 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 268268
    Wait for bus
    268
    Wakefield City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wakefield
    44 min
  • 4
    Bus - WCBWCB
    Wait for bus
    WCB
    Belle Isle
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hepworth B Kirkgate Stn
    ID 45029490
    5 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wakefield Kirkgate
    20 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - NORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Sheffield
  • 8
    Ride to train station Barnsley
    Ride to train station
    Barnsley
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Dewsbury to Barnsley

The distance between Dewsbury, Barnsley and Barnsley, Barnsley is approximately 37.7 km, which can typically be travelled in 63 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dewsbury 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 Dewsbury

Dewsbury is located at Dewsbury, Barnsley and the nearest public transport station is Northgate Market Place.

Train stations close to Dewsbury:

  • Ravensthorpe

Bus stations close to Dewsbury:

  • Northgate Market Place
  • Longcauseway L2
  • Northgate Halifax Road

Public transport stations close to Barnsley, Barnsley

Barnsley is located at Barnsley, Barnsley and the nearest public transport station is Church Lane/Church Street.

Train stations close to Barnsley:

  • Dodworth

Bus stations close to Barnsley:

  • Church Lane/Church Street
  • Sheffield Road/West Way
  • West Way/New Street

Alternative route from Dewsbury to Barnsley by bus and train via 268, WCB and NORTHERN

To get from Dewsbury to Barnsley in Barnsley, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 268 bus from Northgate Halifax Road station to Wakefield station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WCB bus and finally take the NORTHERN train from Wakefield Kirkgate station to Barnsley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min.

80min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 268268
Bus - WCBWCB
Train - NORTHERN
Leaves from Northgate Halifax Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Northgate Halifax Road
    ID 45016164
    310 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 268268
    Wait for bus
    268
    Wakefield City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wakefield
    44 min
  • 4
    Bus - WCBWCB
    Wait for bus
    WCB
    Belle Isle
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hepworth B Kirkgate Stn
    ID 45029490
    5 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wakefield Kirkgate
    20 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - NORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Sheffield
  • 8
    Ride to train station Barnsley
    Ride to train station
    Barnsley
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 63 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line GRAND CENTRAL, Bus line NORTHERN.

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

    The alternative route takes 80 minutes, using Bus line 268, Bus line WCB, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Dewsbury and Barnsley?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 3 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Dewsbury to Barnsley?

    The NORTHERN bus line goes from Bus Replacement: Halifax station near Dewsbury in Heckmondwike to Mirfield station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Mirfield station near Barnsley in Barnsley.

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

    The total travel time between Dewsbury in Heckmondwike and Barnsley in Barnsley by bus and train is about 1 hr 3 min.

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

    Get on the NORTHERN bus from the Bus Replacement: Halifax stop near Dewsbury in Heckmondwike.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Dewsbury to Barnsley?

    The ride from Dewsbury to Barnsley costs £11.00.