🚌 Bus from Barnsley Town Centre to Wakefield
7 direct routes · about 31 min · first bus 05:10, last bus 21:40 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | Stagecoach Yorkshire | ~31 min | 34 | 05:10 | 21:40 | Barnsley Interchange/A13 (A13) |
| 198 | Globe Coaches | ~27 min | 10 | 08:45 | 18:15 | Barnsley Interchange/A15 (A15) |
| 59A | Stagecoach Yorkshire | ~34 min | 8 | 08:45 | 14:50 | Barnsley Interchange/A13 (A13) |
| 96 | Globe Holidays | ~31 min | 8 | 08:45 | 15:45 | Barnsley Interchange/A4 (A4) |
| 96B | Globe Holidays | ~31 min | 8 | 09:20 | 16:20 | Barnsley Interchange (at) |
| 96A | Globe Holidays | ~31 min | 7 | 10:15 | 17:15 | Barnsley Interchange/A4 (A4) |
| 564 | National Express | ~30 min | 3 | 19:50 | 20:05 | Barnsley Interchange/A23 (A23) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Barnsley Town Centre on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Barnsley Town Centre to Wakefield?
7 routes run directly from Barnsley Town Centre to Wakefield: the 59 (Stagecoach Yorkshire), the 198 (Globe Coaches), the 59A (Stagecoach Yorkshire), the 96 (Globe Holidays), the 96B (Globe Holidays), the 96A (Globe Holidays), the 564 (National Express).
How long does the bus take from Barnsley Town Centre to Wakefield?
Around 31 minutes on the 59, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Barnsley Town Centre to Wakefield?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 59) leaves around 05:10 and the last around 21:40. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Barnsley Town Centre to Wakefield?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.