Barnsley to Leeds train with Northern Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Barnsley to Leeds

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 04 Sept

Cheapest price on 04 Sept

£3

Average ticket price on 04 Sept

£6

Fastest journey on 04 Sept

33 m

Average journey duration on 04 Sept

34 m

Trains on 04 Sept

27

Distance

28 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barnsley to Leeds is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Barnsley to Leeds will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £3.

Fast trains

On Fri 04 Sept, we found 27 trains from Barnsley to Leeds, including 27 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 28 km distance in an average of 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 33 m .

The slowest trains will take 34 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • Northern RailL89760
    15:300h54
    Barnsley station (BNY)
    16:24Leeds station (LDS)
    £31One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailL89758
    14:300h54
    Barnsley station (BNY)
    15:24Leeds station (LDS)
    £31One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailL89762
    16:300h54
    Barnsley station (BNY)
    17:24Leeds station (LDS)
    £31One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailG89419
    15:080h36
    Barnsley station (BNY)
    15:44Leeds station (LDS)
    £41One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailG89423
    16:080h36
    Barnsley station (BNY)
    16:44Leeds station (LDS)
    £41One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Barnsley to Leeds

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barnsley to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £5, while a coach costs an average of £8.

Distance: 28 km

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Coach
Driving

£5

Average Price

Cheapest

£8

Average Price

£7

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 8m

Average total duration

Fastest

38m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 19m

Average total duration

49m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

36m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.0 - 0.0kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

-

CO2 emissions

Northern Rail

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National Express

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Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Barnsley to Leeds is a train with an average price of £5.

This is compared to other travel options from Barnsley to Leeds:

A train is £3 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Barnsley to Leeds costing on average £8.

The fastest way to travel from Barnsley to Leeds is by train with an average journey time of 38m.

Other travel options to Leeds take longer:

Coach takes on average 49m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Barnsley and Leeds including taking a coach and train.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £5 compared to roughly £7 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £2. The journey takes 38m versus 36m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Direct services run with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

Live departures

Barnsley to Leeds train times

The table below shows live departures for Barnsley to Leeds trains for today, Thursday 3 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Northern RailG89427
On time
17:09 Barnsley station (BNY)
0h35
17:44 Leeds station (LDS)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailL89763
On time
17:30 Barnsley station (BNY)
0h55
18:25 Leeds station (LDS)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89775
On time
17:39 Barnsley station (BNY)
0h35
18:14 Leeds station (LDS)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89430
On time
18:08 Barnsley station (BNY)
0h36
18:44 Leeds station (LDS)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailL89764
On time
18:30 Barnsley station (BNY)
0h54
19:24 Leeds station (LDS)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89781
On time
18:39 Barnsley station (BNY)
0h35
19:14 Leeds station (LDS)
0 changesdirect
Friday 4 September
Northern RailG894008:08 Barnsley station (BNY)
0h36
8:44 Leeds station (LDS)0 changesdirect
Northern RailL897408:32 Barnsley station (BNY)
0h52
9:24 Leeds station (LDS)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG897258:41 Barnsley station (BNY)
0h33
9:14 Leeds station (LDS)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG894039:09 Barnsley station (BNY)
0h35
9:44 Leeds station (LDS)0 changesdirect
Northern RailL897449:30 Barnsley station (BNY)
0h55
10:25 Leeds station (LDS)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG897299:39 Barnsley station (BNY)
0h35
10:14 Leeds station (LDS)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8940510:09 Barnsley station (BNY)
0h35
10:44 Leeds station (LDS)0 changesdirect
Northern RailL8974710:30 Barnsley station (BNY)
0h53
11:23 Leeds station (LDS)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8973610:39 Barnsley station (BNY)
0h35
11:14 Leeds station (LDS)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8940811:09 Barnsley station (BNY)
0h35
11:44 Leeds station (LDS)0 changesdirect
Northern RailL8975111:30 Barnsley station (BNY)
0h54
12:24 Leeds station (LDS)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8974011:40 Barnsley station (BNY)
0h34
12:14 Leeds station (LDS)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8941012:09 Barnsley station (BNY)
0h35
12:44 Leeds station (LDS)0 changesdirect
Northern RailL8975312:30 Barnsley station (BNY)
0h54
13:24 Leeds station (LDS)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8974612:40 Barnsley station (BNY)
0h34
13:14 Leeds station (LDS)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8941213:09 Barnsley station (BNY)
0h35
13:44 Leeds station (LDS)0 changesdirect
Northern RailL8975613:30 Barnsley station (BNY)
0h54
14:24 Leeds station (LDS)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8975213:40 Barnsley station (BNY)
0h34
14:14 Leeds station (LDS)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8941614:08 Barnsley station (BNY)
0h35
14:43 Leeds station (LDS)0 changesdirect
Northern RailL8975814:30 Barnsley station (BNY)
0h54
15:24 Leeds station (LDS)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8975814:39 Barnsley station (BNY)
0h35
15:14 Leeds station (LDS)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8941915:08 Barnsley station (BNY)
0h36
15:44 Leeds station (LDS)0 changesdirect
Northern RailL8976015:30 Barnsley station (BNY)
0h54
16:24 Leeds station (LDS)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8976315:41 Barnsley station (BNY)
0h34
16:15 Leeds station (LDS)0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Barnsley to Leeds

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Trains from Barnsley to Leeds run on average 8 times per day, taking around 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.

There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:17, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 28 km distance in 35m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
28 km
Average train duration
38m
Cheapest ticket price
£2
Trains per day
8
Direct trains
8
Fastest train
35m
First train
3:17
Last train
23:46
Cheapest Month
Sept
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Mon
Best time to book
1 day
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited from Barnsley to Leeds trainsNorthern Rail, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Barnsley and Leeds from £2. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Northern Rail

About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Northern Rail Duration
35m
Cheapest Northern Rail Price
£2
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Northern Trains Limited

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Northern Trains Limited Duration
33m
Cheapest Northern Trains Limited Price
£6
Northern Trains Limited frequency
25 a day

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Things to do in Leeds

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  • Must visit

Leeds Art Gallery

Leeds’s principal art gallery shows British art, sculpture and changing exhibitions in an elegant central building.

  • Recommended

Leeds City Museum

A major city museum with natural history, archaeology and local history displays suitable for all ages.

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Leeds Industrial Museum

A large industrial museum in a former mill, covering textiles, engineering and Leeds’s manufacturing heritage.

Pound sterling (£)

Moderate for the UK: hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while public transport and everyday tourist costs stay fairly manageable.

Average meal costs

Budget
£8-12 for fast food or a simple meal.
Mid-range
£18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
£60+ per person for upscale dining.
Coffee
£3-4 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Service is sometimes included. If not, tip 10-12.5% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional.

Trains from Barnsley to Leeds

Trains from Barnsley to Leeds operate each day of the week, throughout the year. The first service of the day departs at approximately 8:12 a.m and the last departure is about 11:52 p.m. The distance between the cities is approximately 22.6 miles, which takes about 37 minutes by train. The majority of services are direct. The provider for this route is Northern rail.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Barnsley to Leeds?

Departure Station: Trains from Barnsley to Leeds depart from Barnsley Station, which is at Schwäbisch Gmund Way in the very heart of the city. The station is a major train and bus interchange. It features an on-site car park and bicycle stands. Numerous buses from in and around Barnsley serve the station, including numbers 32, 37, 28, 6, 226, and the 67. These stop just outside the station.

Arrival Station: Trains from Barnsley to Leeds arrive at Leeds Station, which is on New Station Street. The station features compound bicycle stands on platform 1, and a multi-storey car park that is open 24/7. The station is approximately 0.5 miles from the centre, which is a 10-minute walk. For onward travel, buses operate frequent services from the station to Leeds city and its outlying areas. CityBus provides a link to various locations in the city centre. There is also a taxi rank just outside the main station entrance.

FAQs: Barnsley to Leeds train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barnsley to Leeds by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leeds, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Barnsley to Leeds can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £2, while the average price tends to be around £5.
The train journey from Barnsley to Leeds covers a distance of 28 km and takes approximately 35m. Trains run 8 per day.
The train distance from Barnsley to Leeds is 28 km.
The first train from Barnsley to Leeds leaves at 3:17.
The last train from Barnsley to Leeds departs at 23:46.
Trains from Barnsley to Leeds run approximately 8 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Barnsley to Leeds.
Yes, there is a direct train between Barnsley and Leeds. The service operates 8 times per day, provided by Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited.
To get from Barnsley to Leeds, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Barnsley to Leeds.
The train station in Barnsley that goes to Leeds is Barnsley station (BNY), and it arrives at Leeds station (LDS).
The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Leeds is by train, costing approximately £2.
Booking trains from Barnsley to Leeds in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Barnsley to Leeds offers a mix of urban and rural scenery, with views of the South Yorkshire and West Yorkshire landscapes, including rolling hills, fields, and occasional glimpses of industrial architecture.
Yes, a day trip from Barnsley to Leeds is feasible with a journey taking 35m, covering 28 km, and a frequency of 7 trains per day.
In Leeds, you can explore the Leeds City Museum with its interactive exhibits on natural history, archaeology, and local history, or visit the Tudor-Jacobean Temple Newsam, which features beautiful gardens and a working farm. The Thackray Medical Museum offers engaging displays on the history of medicine. For cultural experiences, The Grand Theatre hosts a variety of performances, including opera, ballet, and musicals. For shopping, the Victoria Quarter is renowned for its stunning architecture and luxury boutiques. Noteworthy sights include the Royal Armouries Museum with its vast collection of arms and armor, the Leeds Art Gallery showcasing British art, and Roundhay Park, one of Europe's largest city parks. Kirkstall Abbey and Harewood House provide historical and picturesque settings with impressive art collections and landscaped gardens.
A stay of two to three days is ideal to explore Leeds, allowing time to visit its museums, shop in its historic arcades, and enjoy the local dining scene.
Yes, you can take the train from Barnsley to Leeds.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Barnsley and Leeds

Most Barnsley to Leeds trains use the Barnsley to Leeds station pair, with some services arriving at Burley Park. Use this guide to compare Barnsley and Leeds train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Barnsley
Arrival train stations in Leeds

Which Barnsley station do trains to Leeds leave from?

Trains from Barnsley to Leeds leave from Barnsley. The station is 1 km from Barnsley city centre at Barnsley station, Schwabisch Gmund Way, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 1BP.
BarnsleyBarnsley station, Schwabisch Gmund Way, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 1BP+44 8002006060ShoppingParkingATMAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
City-centre transport

Getting to Barnsley from Barnsley city centre

Bus22A · 6m · £4 · every ~5 min

Barnsley train station facilities and services

Barnsley has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

ATMs are available at Barnsley.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Barnsley.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Barnsley: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Barnsley: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Barnsley: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A Station, Scooter Friendly Station - This station is only staffed for some of the day. Assistance available during booking office hours. There are 2 platforms at the station which can be accessed via the lift with level access from station entrance. Accessible pick up and set down points. Lifts open for all train services, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.

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