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Compare train and bus for Barnsley to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barnsley to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 38m. 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 $4, and a bus costs an average of $8.
Distance: 17 miles (28 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$8 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 8m Average total duration Fastest 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Barnsley to Leeds:
A train is $1 (€0.98) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barnsley to Leeds costing on average $9 (€7).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 49m.
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How to get from Barnsley to Leeds by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barnsley to Leeds is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX4654:50 AM0h45Barnsley, Interchange5:35 AMLeeds, Coach Station$91One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
NX4654:50 AM0h45Barnsley, Interchange5:35 AMLeeds, Coach Station$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
G897258:41 AM0h33Barnsley station (BNY)9:14 AMLeeds station (LDS)$151One-way0 transfers
Other options
L897449:30 AM0h55Barnsley station (BNY)10:25 AMLeeds station (LDS)$91One-way0 transfers
G897299:39 AM0h35Barnsley station (BNY)10:14 AMLeeds station (LDS)$131One-way0 transfers
G894039:09 AM0h35Barnsley station (BNY)9:44 AMLeeds station (LDS)$131One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Barnsley to Leeds:
A train is $1 (€0.98) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barnsley to Leeds costing on average $9 (€7).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 49m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barnsley and Leeds 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 Leeds station (LDS).
- Buses mostly depart from Barnsley, Interchange and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, Globe of Barnsley, Stagecoach Yorkshire to go to Leeds by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited to go to Leeds by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 8 direct trains per day with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited.
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