What is the distance between Wakefield and Barnsley?

The distance between the two cities is 10 miles (15 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Wakefield to Barnsley?

If you're headed to Barnsley from Wakefield, chances are that your bus will depart from Charlesworth Way and arrive at Barnsley Interchange Transit Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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Previously seen trips

Next departures for Wakefield to Barnsley on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:50am	Charlesworth Way	25m	1:15am	Barnsley	No tags
Bus	12:50am	Charlesworth Way	25m	1:15am	Barnsley	No tags
Bus	12:50am	Charlesworth Way	25m	1:15am	Barnsley	No tags
Bus	12:50am	Charlesworth Way	25m	1:15am	Barnsley	No tags
Bus	12:50am	Charlesworth Way	25m	1:15am	Barnsley	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Wakefield to Barnsley

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Barnsley. The journey takes about 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

25mAverage Duration

9 milesDistance

0kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$7 - $7	Average Duration25m	CO₂ emissions 0kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$13 - $13	Average Duration16m	CO₂ emissions 0kg CO₂e

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National Express

4/529,710 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29710 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $7

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Where are the popular stops in Wakefield and Barnsley?

Stops in Wakefield

A - Charlesworth Way

B - Wakefield Bus Stop

Stops in Barnsley

A - Barnsley Interchange Transit Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Wakefield to Barnsley by bus

What is the distance between Wakefield and Barnsley?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Wakefield to Barnsley?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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$5

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$4

The cheapest trip from Wakefield to Barnsley was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $4

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Wakefield to Barnsley, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $4 to $7 for a bus ticket from Wakefield to Barnsley based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $4 which is on 2025-11-19.