Trains from Wakefield to Barnsley

Wakefield to Barnsley train information

Wakefield Barnsley train map

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Arrival Barnsley, England
Departure Wakefield, England
Distance 9 Miles
  • There are a lot of train operators across the United Kingdom & Europe. By searching for your ticket using our travel search engine, you are able to see the trains between Wakefield in England to Barnsley in England as well as the train operator for this journey.
  • The train duration to get to Barnsley from Wakefield will change depending if the train is direct or with stops. There are 9 miles between the 2 cities.
  • Fares can change quickly. We recommend you to launch a search to look at the latest available offers.

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Best prices for Wakefield to Barnsley trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Wakefield and Barnsley by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Barnsley to Wakefield and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

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Discount Wakefield - Barnsley train tickets

The most efficient way to pay less on your Wakefield Barnsley train ticket may be to get a railcard. While regional railcards can be obtained in some areas, National railcards enable you to save money on most rail fares across the country. Everyone is eligible to at least 1 of the railcard, even non-UK residents. National railcards available: 16-25 discount card, Senior railcard, Two together discount card, Family and Friends railcard and Disabled persons discount card.

When getting a railcard, the idea is to make savings after several trips. But is it really relevant when taking the train from Wakefield to Barnsley? Grab your calculator, taking into account:

A = the railcard cost (i.e.: £30)

B = average discount offered by the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average fare for a Wakefield Barnsley ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

Start by dividing A by B: this will show you the budget from which the card will be worthwile. Then divide that number by C. You will see the average number of trips needed per year to start saving money.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worth the investment after on average 2 trips from Wakefield to Barnsley (one way journey).

Railcards enable you to save 34% off most train fares for 12 months. A Disabled persons railcard costs £20 and the five other ones £30.

(1)Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey

Train Journey Average price without railcard(1) With a railcard 34% off(2) Saving based on a one-way trip Number of return trips to pay off the cost
Wakefield to Barnsley train £50.00 £33.33 £16.67 1.76

(1)Average price observed over the last 6 months for one way

(2)Price calculated with an average reduction of 34% on train tickets fare