Trains tickets from Barnsley to Wakefield

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Barnsley
    Departure location: Barnsley
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Wakefield
    Destination location: Wakefield Kirkgate
    Operated by: NorthernNorthern
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Barnsley
    Departure location: Barnsley
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Wakefield
    Destination location: Wakefield Kirkgate
    Operated by: NorthernNorthern
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Barnsley
    Departure location: Barnsley
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Wakefield
    Destination location: Wakefield Kirkgate
    Operated by: NorthernNorthern
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Barnsley
    Departure location: Barnsley
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Wakefield
    Destination location: Wakefield Kirkgate
    Operated by: NorthernNorthern
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Barnsley
    Departure location: Barnsley
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Wakefield
    Destination location: Wakefield Kirkgate
    Operated by: NorthernNorthern
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Barnsley to Wakefield.

Average Price$6 - $7Average Duration20m
0kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$12 - $13Average Duration16m
0kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Barnsley to Wakefield

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Wakefield. The journey takes about 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
20mAverage Duration
$6Cheapest ticket
0kgCO₂ emissions

Train Barnsley to Wakefield: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$13
Average train trip duration16m
Number of daily trains14
Earliest train departure7:06am
Distance9 miles (14 km)
Latest train departure11:47pm

Barnsley to Wakefield Train

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Barnsley to Wakefield was searched and found on May 4, 2025 with a price of $12

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

You can expect to pay from $12 to $12 for a train ticket from Barnsley to Wakefield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2025-05-04.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Barnsley to Wakefield is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Wakefield, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between Barnsley and Wakefield, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

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

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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