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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $11 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 bus costs an average of $11, while a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 17 miles (28 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$12 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 8m Average total duration Fastest 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration 1h 10m 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 |
 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.
Compare ways to travel from Leeds to Barnsley
Compare the available ways to get from Leeds to Barnsley, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Barnsley:
A bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Barnsley costing on average $12.
Other travel options to Barnsley take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 40m.
Tickets start at around $12 compared to roughly $9 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$2. The journey takes 38m versus 35m 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 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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:40 PM 0h45 Leeds 11:25 PM Barnsley $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:40 PM 0h45 Leeds 11:25 PM Barnsley $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
10:40 PM 0h45 Leeds 11:25 PM Barnsley $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
11:30 PM 0h45 Leeds 12:15 AM Barnsley $9 1 One-way 0 transfers12:30 AM 0h45 Leeds 1:15 AM Barnsley $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Barnsley:
A bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Barnsley costing on average $12.
Other travel options to Barnsley take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 40m.
- 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 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.
- 7 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
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