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Compare bus and train 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 an average ticket price of $7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 8m. 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 train costs an average of $7, while a bus costs an average of $10.
Distance: 17 miles (28 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$7 Average price Cheapest | $10 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 |
 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 Barnsley to Leeds:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barnsley to Leeds costing on average $10 (€8).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 19m.
Tickets start at around $7 (€5) compared to roughly $9 (€7) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $2 (€2). The journey takes 38m versus 36m 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 Leeds
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- L897745:57 AM0h47Barnsley station (BNY)6:44 AMLeeds station (LDS)$71One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- L897745:57 AM0h47Barnsley station (BNY)6:44 AMLeeds station (LDS)$71One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- G897258:41 AM0h33Barnsley station (BNY)9:14 AMLeeds station (LDS)$151One-way0 transfers
Other options
- L8974710:30 AM0h53Barnsley station (BNY)11:23 AMLeeds station (LDS)$91One-way0 transfers
- L8975312:30 PM0h54Barnsley station (BNY)1:24 PMLeeds station (LDS)$91One-way0 transfers
- L897449:30 AM0h55Barnsley station (BNY)10:25 AMLeeds station (LDS)$91One-way0 transfers
- NX564 · NX1317:50 AM4h40Barnsley, Interchange12:30 PMLeeds, Coach Station$121One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Barnsley to Leeds:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barnsley to Leeds costing on average $10 (€8).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 19m.
- 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 bus and train 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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