How much does a train ticket cost from Barnsley to Leeds?

The cheapest train tickets from Barnsley to Leeds start from £3. The average price for this train route is around £11. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Barnsley to Leeds?

The average train journey time from Barnsley to Leeds is 39m, covering a distance of 17 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 33m and is operated by Northern .

Which train operators serve the Barnsley to Leeds route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 12 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Barnsley to Leeds?

The earliest train from Barnsley to Leeds departs at 07:05. And the latest train departs at 23:11.

Train Barnsley to Leeds from £2

Next train departures

Next departures from Barnsley to Leeds on 22 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:30	Barnsley	54m	16:24	Leeds	Cheapest
Train	07:40	Barnsley	34m	08:14	Leeds	Fastest
Train	07:05	Barnsley	40m	07:45	Leeds	No tags
Train	07:30	Barnsley	54m	08:24	Leeds	No tags
Train	08:08	Barnsley	37m	08:45	Leeds	No tags

Next departures from Barnsley to Leeds on 23 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:32	Barnsley	52m	09:24	Leeds	Cheapest
Train	07:40	Barnsley	34m	08:14	Leeds	Fastest
Train	07:05	Barnsley	40m	07:45	Leeds	No tags
Train	07:30	Barnsley	54m	08:24	Leeds	No tags
Train	08:08	Barnsley	37m	08:45	Leeds	No tags

Next departures from Barnsley to Leeds on 28 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:30	Barnsley	54m	08:24	Leeds	Cheapest
Train	07:40	Barnsley	34m	08:14	Leeds	Fastest
Train	07:05	Barnsley	39m	07:44	Leeds	No tags
Train	08:08	Barnsley	36m	08:44	Leeds	No tags
Train	08:32	Barnsley	52m	09:24	Leeds	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Barnsley to Leeds

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Leeds. The journey takes about 1 hour 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £3, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 20mAverage duration

18 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£6 - £6	Average duration45m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£3 - £14	Average duration39m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£3 - £3	Average duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Northern

4/527 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness5

WiFi3.4

Based on 27 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the cleanliness but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Northern ticket prices on this trip start at £3

Northern Barnsley Leeds recent customer reviews

satisfied with the service

Samuel A.

8 March 2023

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Barnsley to Leeds by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Barnsley to Leeds?
The cheapest train tickets from Barnsley to Leeds start from £3. The average price for this train route is around £11. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Barnsley to Leeds?
The average train journey time from Barnsley to Leeds is 39m, covering a distance of 17 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 33m and is operated by Northern.
Which train operators serve the Barnsley to Leeds route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 12 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Barnsley to Leeds?
The earliest train from Barnsley to Leeds departs at 07:05. And the latest train departs at 23:11.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

19/01

£7

20/01

£10

Today

£6

22/01

£5

23/01

£5

24/01

£3

25/01

£2

26/01

£2

The cheapest trip from Barnsley to Leeds was searched and found on 25 Jan 2026 with a price of £2

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Barnsley to Leeds as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £2 to £13 for a train ticket from Barnsley to Leeds based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £2, which is on 2026-01-25.