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Leeds to Barnsley train prices and times

Looking to travel from Leeds to Barnsley? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as £4.20, with average prices for this route around £2.40.

To get the best deals, we' d recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
05:54 Leeds	06:45 Barnsley	51m, Direct	Find Tickets
06:32 Leeds	07:23 Barnsley	51m, Direct	Find Tickets
06:39 Leeds	07:12 Barnsley	33m, Direct	Find Tickets
07:08 Leeds	07:43 Barnsley	35m, Direct	Find Tickets
07:32 Leeds	08:21 Barnsley	49m, Direct	Find Tickets
07:38 Leeds	08:10 Paris	32m, Direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Leeds to Barnsley train route details

First train

05:54

Last train

23:30

Departure station

Leeds

Arrival station

Barnsley

Journey time

32m

Distance

18 miles

Price

£4.20*

Train Operators

Northern, TransPennine Express

How to book cheap train tickets from Leeds to Barnsley

Travelling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Leeds to Barnsley during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Leeds to Barnsley for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're travelling from Leeds to Barnsley, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn’t require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Leeds to Barnsley ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making travelling from Leeds to Barnsley more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Leeds to Barnsley train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with its own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak train tickets
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Off-Peak tickets are cheaper and more flexible, allowing for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and are perfect for less conventional schedules.
Return train tickets
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These are valid for both the outward and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.
Advance train tickets
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Typically, the most cost-effective option for train travel. They are usually available for purchase 12 weeks before the travel date.
Season train tickets
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It’s a type of train ticket that allows unlimited travel within two stations for a week, a month, or a year. What’s more, it can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for Split tickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for Split tickets is 30%.

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