🚌 Bus from Wakefield City Centre to Barnsley Town Centre

6 direct routes · about 58 min · first bus 06:06, last bus 22:40 (weekdays).

💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes (England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →

Direct routes

RouteOperatorJourney timeWeekday journeysFirstLastBoard at
59 Stagecoach Yorkshire ~58 min 36 06:06 22:40 Wakefield Bus Station (stand 10)
96 Globe Holidays ~65 min 11 07:30 17:35 Wakefield Bus Station (stand 10)
96B Globe Holidays ~65 min 8 10:05 17:05 Wakefield Bus Station (stand 10)
96A Globe Holidays ~67 min 7 09:03 17:13 Wakefield Bus Station (stand 10)
59A Stagecoach Yorkshire ~63 min 6 10:20 14:22 Wakefield Bus Station (stand 10)
564 National Express ~20 min 1 07:30 07:30 Retail Parks H

Times are for the first boarding point in Wakefield City 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 Wakefield City Centre to Barnsley Town Centre?

6 routes run directly from Wakefield City Centre to Barnsley Town Centre: the 59 (Stagecoach Yorkshire), the 96 (Globe Holidays), the 96B (Globe Holidays), the 96A (Globe Holidays), the 59A (Stagecoach Yorkshire), the 564 (National Express).

How long does the bus take from Wakefield City Centre to Barnsley Town Centre?

Around 58 minutes on the 59, depending on time of day and traffic.

What time is the first and last bus from Wakefield City Centre to Barnsley Town Centre?

On weekdays the first direct bus (the 59) leaves around 06:06 and the last around 22:40. Check the route timetable for weekends.

How much is the bus from Wakefield City Centre to Barnsley Town Centre?

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.

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