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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)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$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 |
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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 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.
Travel optionsfrom Leeds to Barnsley
How to get from Leeds to Barnsley by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leeds to Barnsley is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
L897318:33 AM0h49Leeds station (LDS)9:22 AMBarnsley station (BNY)$51One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
L897318:33 AM0h49Leeds station (LDS)9:22 AMBarnsley station (BNY)$51One-way0 transfers
Fastest
G897621:09 PM0h31Leeds station (LDS)1:40 PMBarnsley station (BNY)$131One-way0 transfers
Other options
G90063 · L897432:25 PM0h44Leeds station (LDS)3:09 PMBarnsley station (BNY)$61One-way1 transfer
L897432:17 PM0h52Leeds station (LDS)3:09 PMBarnsley station (BNY)$61One-way0 transfers
L897464:17 PM0h52Leeds station (LDS)5:09 PMBarnsley station (BNY)$61One-way0 transfers
NX46511:40 PM0h45Leeds, Coach Station12:25 AMBarnsley, Interchange$91One-way0 transfers
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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.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Barnsley as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Barnsley station (BNY).
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Barnsley, Interchange.
- Travel with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express to go to Barnsley by train.
- Travel with National Express, Arriva UK to go to Barnsley by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
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