Lowest Prices
We find the cheapest bus & train tickets, so you can wander for less.
Best Travel Options
We partner with 500+ carriers to bring you the most bus & train options.
Quick & Easy Booking
Book trips quickly with a simple, hassle-free checkout – online & on our app.
Fast Customer Support
We don’t monkey around. We respond within minutes to help you out.
Trip Summary
You can pick from 16 daily train trips between Wakefield and Barnsley. The average train journey from Wakefield to Barnsley takes 51 minutes, but some Northern Rail train trips are as short as 38 minutes.
| Distance | 9 mi (15 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 38m |
| Lowest price | $8.82 |
| Most frequent service | Northern Rail |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Wakefield to Barnsley?
Northern Rail is the one and only train line which connects Wakefield to Barnsley. However, there are 16 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Rail | 16 | 0h 51m | $9.21 |
Northern Rail, branded simply as 'Northern' on its trains, travels to cities such as Manchester, Blackpool, Windermere, Newcastle, and York. Complimentary WiFi is usually available in first- and standard-class carriages, plus an onboard restroom. The newer trains boast extra legroom, and all services have space for luggage at the end of carriages.
Frequently Asked Questions
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Wakefield to Barnsley on Sunday. Tickets for Sunday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Sunday. Sunday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Wakefield at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 8:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 16 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Barnsley to Wakefield.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Wakefield?
Main departure station: Sandal & Agbrigg
There are two stations in Wakefield where you can board the train to Barnsley.
All train stations in Wakefield:
Sandal & Agbrigg
Outwood
Where is the train station in Barnsley?
Main arrival station: Barnsley Interchange
Barnsley has one train station.
All train stations in Barnsley:
Barnsley Interchange
Get around town with Moovit
Need a return trip from Barnsley to Wakefield?
Search Train Tickets
Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.
With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.
Book buses and trains on the go with the Wanderu app.
Download our app and snag the best travel deals across North America & Europe.Learn more