🚌 Bus from Wakefield to Barnsley Town Centre
7 direct routes · about 58 min · first bus 06:06, last bus 22:40 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board 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) |
| 198 | Globe Coaches | ~46 min | 10 | 07:34 | 16:59 | Newstead (opp) |
| 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 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 to Barnsley Town Centre?
7 routes run directly from Wakefield to Barnsley Town Centre: the 59 (Stagecoach Yorkshire), the 96 (Globe Holidays), the 198 (Globe Coaches), the 96B (Globe Holidays), the 96A (Globe Holidays), the 59A (Stagecoach Yorkshire), the 564 (National Express).
How long does the bus take from Wakefield 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 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 to Barnsley Town Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.