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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: Barnsley
    Departure location: Barnsley
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Wakefield
    Destination location: Charlesworth Way
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $4
Bus Barnsley to Wakefield: Trip Overview

Bus Barnsley to Wakefield: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$7
Average bus trip duration20m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure5:10 AM
Distance9 miles (14 km)

Barnsley to Wakefield Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures1
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures5:10AM
Minimum Price$7
Average Ticket Price$7
Minimum Trip Duration20m
Average Bus Trip Duration20m
Distance9 miles (14 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteNational Express
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Barnsley - Wakefield

You have the option of traveling from one city to the other by either bus or train. The two options are convenient and sustainable ways to reach Wakefield. Another option you should consider is using carpooling services, which allow you to share a car ride with other travelers.

On average, the trip from Barnsley to Wakefield takes around 20m, although the fastest bus will take 20m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 10 miles (15 km) that separate the two cities.

About 10 miles (15 km) separate Barnsley and Wakefield.

You can choose from 1 travel times and travel with National Express. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Barnsley to Wakefield may vary. Simplify your trip from Barnsley to Wakefield by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

The National Express bus travels from Barnsley to Wakefield only once a day, at 5:10 AM.

Most of the buses traveling from Barnsley to Wakefield leave from Barnsley Interchange Transit Station and arrive at Charlesworth Way. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Go for the bus if you want the most economical way to travel this route. $7 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Wakefield from Barnsley.

The average price of a one-way ticket from Barnsley to Wakefield is $7. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $7 and $7, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Yes, it's possible to take a day trip from Barnsley to Wakefield! The round-trip travel time is around 40m. This allows for plenty of time to explore the sights in Wakefield before returning to Barnsley in the evening.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Barnsley to Wakefield.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Barnsley to Wakefield, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Barnsley to Wakefield.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Barnsley to Wakefield while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

What's the cheapest way to go from Barnsley to Wakefield?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle TypeTravel TimeAvg PriceDaily Departures
Vehicle TypeBusTravel Time20mAvg Price$7Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrainTravel Time16mAvg Price$11Daily Departures12

The best way to travel between Barnsley and Wakefield is by bus. By choosing the bus, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $7 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $7. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Wakefield, choose the bus, as it will take you from Barnsley to Wakefield in about 16m - that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to Barnsley by bus?

Bus from Wakefield to Barnsley

You can also go to Wakefield by train

Train from Barnsley to Wakefield

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