4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Leeds to Barnsley
Cheapest price
$5
Average price
$10
Fastest journey
31 m
Average duration
31 m
Trains per day
17
Distance
28 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leeds to Barnsley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leeds to Barnsley will cost around $10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.
Of the 17 trains that leave Leeds for Barnsley on Sun, Jun 21, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 28 km distance in an average of 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 31 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 31 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
L897318:33 AM0h49Leeds station (LDS)9:22 AMBarnsley station (BNY)$51One-way0 transfers- L897432:17 PM0h52Leeds station (LDS)3:09 PMBarnsley station (BNY)$61One-way0 transfers
- G90063 · L897432:25 PM0h44Leeds station (LDS)3:09 PMBarnsley station (BNY)$61One-way1 transfer
- L897464:17 PM0h52Leeds station (LDS)5:09 PMBarnsley station (BNY)$61One-way0 transfers
- G90064 · L897464:25 PM0h44Leeds station (LDS)5:09 PMBarnsley station (BNY)$81One-way1 transfer
- G897621:09 PM0h31Leeds station (LDS)1:40 PMBarnsley station (BNY)$131One-way0 transfers
- G897682:09 PM0h31Leeds station (LDS)2:40 PMBarnsley station (BNY)$131One-way0 transfers
- G8974510:09 AM0h31Leeds station (LDS)10:40 AMBarnsley station (BNY)$131One-way0 transfers
- G897399:10 AM0h31Leeds station (LDS)9:41 AMBarnsley station (BNY)$131One-way0 transfers
- G8975111:09 AM0h31Leeds station (LDS)11:40 AMBarnsley station (BNY)$131One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Leeds to Barnsley
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Barnsley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $2, and a bus costs an average of $8.
Distance: 17 miles (28 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$7 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 6m Average total duration Fastest 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Barnsley:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Leeds to Barnsley costing on average $9 (€7).
Other travel options to Barnsley take longer:
Bus takes on average 46m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Leeds to Barnsley train times
The table below shows live departures for Leeds to Barnsley trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P23860 | 5:57 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h49 | 6:46 AM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P23811 | 6:32 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h52 | 7:24 AM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89399 | 6:38 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h33 | 7:11 AM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C31968 | 7:07 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h33 | 7:40 AM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P23812 | 7:32 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h49 | 8:21 AM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89402 | 7:38 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h32 | 8:10 AM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89733 | 8:05 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h35 | 8:40 AM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P23813 | 8:32 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h49 | 9:21 AM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89404 | 8:38 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h31 | 9:09 AM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89738 | 9:09 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h33 | 9:42 AM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P23814 | 9:32 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h49 | 10:21 AM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89407 | 9:36 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h33 | 10:09 AM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89767 | 2:09 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h32 | 2:41 PM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P23826 | 2:32 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h48 | 3:20 PM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89422 | 2:38 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h31 | 3:09 PM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89773 | 3:06 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h36 | 3:42 PM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P23831 | 3:32 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h49 | 4:21 PM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89426 | 3:38 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h31 | 4:09 PM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89779 | 4:09 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h34 | 4:43 PM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P23836 | 4:32 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h49 | 5:21 PM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89429 | 4:38 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h31 | 5:09 PM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89785 | 5:09 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h33 | 5:42 PM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P23840 | 5:32 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h49 | 6:21 PM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89433 | 5:38 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h31 | 6:09 PM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89790 | 6:04 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h35 | 6:39 PM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P23844 | 6:32 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h49 | 7:21 PM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89437 | 6:38 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h32 | 7:10 PM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89796 | 7:09 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h34 | 7:43 PM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P23848 | 7:32 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h49 | 8:21 PM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89803 | 8:05 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h32 | 8:37 PM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P23850 | 8:32 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h49 | 9:21 PM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89806 | 9:04 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h34 | 9:38 PM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P23853 | 9:32 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h51 | 10:23 PM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89443 | 9:37 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h34 | 10:11 PM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P23855 | 10:32 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h49 | 11:21 PM Barnsley station (BNY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leeds to Barnsley
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Trains from Leeds to Barnsley run on average 8 times per day, taking around 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $2 (€2) if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 17 miles (28 km) distance in 31m.
Distance 17 miles (28 km) |
Average train duration 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $2 (€2) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 31m |
First train 5:30 AM |
Last train 11:46 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express from Leeds to Barnsley trainsNorthern Rail, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Leeds and Barnsley from $2 (€2). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Leeds to Barnsley
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeds to Barnsley by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Barnsley, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Leeds to Barnsley
Most Leeds to Barnsley trains use the Leeds to Barnsley station pair. Use this guide to compare Leeds and Barnsley train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Leeds from Leeds city centre
Leeds train station facilities and services
Leeds has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Caffè Nero, KFC, Leon, McDonald's, The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Pret a Manger, JD Wetherspoon, Delice de France
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the West Footbridge and South Concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59, Sun: 06:45 - 22:30. Information desks are located on the North Concourse near the Wellington Street entrance. Open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leeds: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Leeds: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leeds: There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center, The Queens Hotel, Leeds Marriott Hotel.
Getting to Burley Park from Leeds city centre
Burley Park is 2 km from Leeds city centre. Public transport options include:
Burley Park train station facilities and services
Burley Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Burley Park.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Burley Park: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Burley Park: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Burley Park: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, Persons in wheelchairs can gain easy access onto both platforms. However to get onto the Harrogate bound platform you have to go a long way round it will take approx 5-7 minutes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Cards Only - No Cash Accepted, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Headingley from Leeds city centre
Headingley is 3 km from Leeds city centre. Public transport options include:
Headingley train station facilities and services
Headingley has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Headingley.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Headingley: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Headingley: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Headingley: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station. The conductor will carry out any assistance, please wait on the platform. This station has recently benefitted from the installation of lifts, level access to platform 1 with platform 2 being accessible using the lift and a short subway, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Barnsley station do trains from Leeds arrive at?
Getting to Barnsley from Barnsley city centre
Barnsley train station facilities and services
Barnsley has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Barnsley.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Barnsley.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Barnsley: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Barnsley: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Barnsley: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A Station, Scooter Friendly Station - This station is only staffed for some of the day. Assistance available during booking office hours. There are 2 platforms at the station which can be accessed via the lift with level access from station entrance. Accessible pick up and set down points. Lifts open for all train services, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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