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Compare train and bus for Bradford to Barnsley
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bradford to Barnsley 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 24m. 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 $20.
Distance: 19 miles (32 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration 1h 25m 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 Bradford to Barnsley:
A bus is $7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bradford to Barnsley costing on average $20.
Other travel options to Barnsley take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 55m.
Tickets start at around $13 compared to roughly $10 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-2.89. The journey takes 1h 25m versus 45m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Bradford to Barnsley
How to get from Bradford to Barnsley by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bradford to Barnsley is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:50 PM1h25Bradford12:15 AMBarnsley$131One-way0 transfers
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- 10:50 PM1h25Bradford12:15 AMBarnsley$131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 10:50 PM1h25Bradford12:15 AMBarnsley$131One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bradford to Barnsley:
A bus is $7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bradford to Barnsley costing on average $20.
Other travel options to Barnsley take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 55m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bradford and Barnsley as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bradford Interchange (BDI) and arrive in Barnsley station (BNY).
- Buses mostly depart from Bradford, Nelson Street N2 and arrive in Barnsley, Interchange.
- Travel with National Express to go to Barnsley by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail to go to Barnsley by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
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