The average bus between Wakefield and Barnsley takes 59 min and the fastest bus takes 46 min. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Wakefield to Barnsley. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 30 minutes between Wakefield and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 11:28 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 59 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Wakefield station and arriving at Barnsley station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 59 min.
Wakefield to Barnsley bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, depart from Kirkgate C station.
Wakefield to Barnsley bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, arrive at Eldon Street North/Beckett Street station.
The distance between Wakefield and Barnsley is 14.9 km. The road distance is 23 km.
Stagecoach Yorkshire operates a bus from Kirkgate C to Eldon Street North/Beckett Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3–5 and the journey takes 58 min. Globe of Barnsley also services this route hourly.