The average train between Barnsley and Wakefield takes 16 min and the fastest train takes 14 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Barnsley to Wakefield. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Barnsley and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnsley is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 11:14 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 16 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Wakefield station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 16 min.
Barnsley to Wakefield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barnsley station.
Barnsley to Wakefield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wakefield Kirkgate station.
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The distance between Barnsley and Wakefield is 14.9 km. The road distance is 18 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Barnsley to Wakefield Kirkgate every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £4–8 and the journey takes 18 min.
