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Compare train and bus for Barnsley to Bradford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barnsley to Bradford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, while a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 19 miles (32 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Barnsley to Bradford:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barnsley to Bradford costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Bradford take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 58m.
Tickets start at around $21 (€17) compared to roughly $10 (€8) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-10.63 (€-8.69). The journey takes 56m versus 45m 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.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Barnsley to Bradford
How to get from Barnsley to Bradford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barnsley to Bradford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
L89774 · G889555:57 AM1h18Barnsley station (BNY)7:15 AMBradford Interchange (BDI)$241One-way1 transfer
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L89774 · G889555:57 AM1h18Barnsley station (BNY)7:15 AMBradford Interchange (BDI)$241One-way1 transfer
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L89774 · G889555:57 AM1h18Barnsley station (BNY)7:15 AMBradford Interchange (BDI)$241One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Barnsley to Bradford:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barnsley to Bradford costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Bradford take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 58m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barnsley and Bradford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Barnsley station (BNY) and arrive in Bradford Interchange (BDI).
- Buses mostly depart from Barnsley, Interchange and arrive in Bradford, Nelson Street N2.
- Travel with National Express to go to Bradford by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail to go to Bradford by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
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