How far is Barnsley from Wakefield?

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

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

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.

Bus Barnsley to Wakefield from $5 | Compare & Save up to 41%

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Barnsley to Wakefield on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00am	Barnsley	20m	5:20am	Charlesworth Way	No tags
Bus	5:00am	Barnsley	20m	5:20am	Charlesworth Way	No tags
Bus	5:00am	Barnsley	20m	5:20am	Charlesworth Way	No tags
Bus	5:00am	Barnsley	20m	5:20am	Charlesworth Way	No tags
Bus	5:00am	Barnsley	20m	5:20am	Charlesworth Way	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Barnsley to Wakefield

We recommend taking the bus

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

9 milesDistance

0kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$6 - $7	Average Duration20m	CO₂ emissions 0kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$12 - $13	Average Duration16m	CO₂ emissions 0kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,720 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29720 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 $6

GB bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Where are the popular stops in Barnsley and Wakefield?

Stops in Barnsley

A - Barnsley Interchange Transit Station

Stops in Wakefield

A - Charlesworth Way

B - Wakefield Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Barnsley to Wakefield by bus

How far is Barnsley from Wakefield?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Barnsley to Wakefield?

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

$5

11/19

$4

Today

$5

11/21

$5

11/22

$5

11/23

$5

11/24

$5

11/25

$5

The cheapest trip from Barnsley to Wakefield was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $4

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

You can expect to pay from $4 to $7 for a bus ticket from Barnsley to Wakefield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2025-11-21.