What is the distance between Barnsley and Leeds?

Barnsley and Leeds are 18 miles (28 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Barnsley to Leeds?

If you're headed to Leeds from Barnsley, chances are that your bus will depart from Barnsley Interchange Transit Station and arrive at Leeds Coach Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Leeds?

Once in Leeds, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway, Kirkgate Market, Kirkstall Abbey, Harewood House and Roundhay Park.

Bus Barnsley to Leeds from $6 | Compare & Save up to 33%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Barnsley to Leeds on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:00am	Barnsley	45m	5:45am	Leeds Coach Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	5:00am	Barnsley	45m	5:45am	Leeds Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Barnsley to Leeds on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:00am	Barnsley	45m	5:45am	Leeds Coach Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	5:00am	Barnsley	45m	5:45am	Leeds Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Barnsley to Leeds on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:00am	Barnsley	45m	5:45am	Leeds Coach Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	5:00am	Barnsley	45m	5:45am	Leeds Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Barnsley to Leeds on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:00am	Barnsley	45m	5:45am	Leeds Coach Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	5:00am	Barnsley	45m	5:45am	Leeds Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Barnsley to Leeds on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:00am	Barnsley	45m	5:45am	Leeds Coach Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	5:00am	Barnsley	45m	5:45am	Leeds Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Barnsley to Leeds

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Leeds. The journey takes about 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

45mAverage Duration

17 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$8 - $8	Average Duration45m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$5 - $18	Average Duration37m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$4 - $4	Average Duration20m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,722 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29722 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $8

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Where are the popular stops in Barnsley and Leeds?

Stops in Barnsley

A - Barnsley Interchange Transit Station

Stops in Leeds

A - Leeds Coach Station

B - Leeds Bradford Airport

C - 20 Central Rd

D - Leeds Bus Stop F5

E - St Peter's Street

F - Leeds

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Barnsley to Leeds by bus

What is the distance between Barnsley and Leeds?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Barnsley to Leeds?
What are the best sights and things to do in Leeds?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/18

$6

11/19

$6

Today

$6

11/21

$6

11/22

$6

11/23

$6

11/24

$6

11/25

$6

The cheapest trip from Barnsley to Leeds was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $6

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

You can expect to pay from $6 to $9 for a bus ticket from Barnsley to Leeds based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $6 which is on 2025-11-21.