The average train between Barnsley and Durham takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnsley to Durham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Barnsley and Durham. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnsley is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Durham at 7:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Durham. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Durham station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Barnsley to Durham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barnsley station.
Barnsley to Durham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Durham station.
Book your Barnsley to Durham train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Cross Country.
The distance between Barnsley and Durham is 136.5 km. The road distance is 192 km.
You can take a train from Barnsley to Durham via Leeds in around 2h 28m.