What's the distance between Barnsley and Leeds by coach?

The journey from Barnsley to Leeds by coach covers an approximate distance of 18 miles (28 km).

What is the best way to go from Barnsley to Leeds without a car?

You can reach Leeds from Barnsley by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus from Barnsley to Leeds from £5 | Compare & Save up to 33%

Next bus departures

Next departures from Barnsley to Leeds on 21 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	05:00	Barnsley	45m	05:45	Leeds Coach Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	05:00	Barnsley	45m	05:45	Leeds Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Barnsley to Leeds on 22 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	05:00	Barnsley	45m	05:45	Leeds Coach Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	05:00	Barnsley	45m	05:45	Leeds Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Barnsley to Leeds on 23 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	05:00	Barnsley	45m	05:45	Leeds Coach Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	05:00	Barnsley	45m	05:45	Leeds Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Barnsley to Leeds on 24 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	05:00	Barnsley	45m	05:45	Leeds Coach Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	05:00	Barnsley	45m	05:45	Leeds Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Barnsley to Leeds on 25 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	05:00	Barnsley	45m	05:45	Leeds Coach Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	05:00	Barnsley	45m	05:45	Leeds Coach Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 16:00 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Barnsley to Leeds

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Leeds. The journey takes about 45 minutes and with fares starting at just £6, 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£6 - £7	Average duration45m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£4 - £14	Average duration37m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£3 - £3	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. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at £6

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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 travelling by bus from Barnsley to Leeds

What's the distance between Barnsley and Leeds by coach?
The journey from Barnsley to Leeds by coach covers an approximate distance of 18 miles (28 km).
What is the best way to go from Barnsley to Leeds without a car?
You can reach Leeds from Barnsley by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

18/11

£5

19/11

£5

Today

£5

21/11

£5

22/11

£5

23/11

£5

24/11

£5

25/11

£5

The cheapest trip from Barnsley to Leeds was searched and found on 20 Nov 2025 with a price of £5

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 £5 to £7 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 £5, which is on 2025-11-22.