The average train between Durham and Barnsley takes 1h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham to Barnsley. 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 Durham and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 4:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Durham is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 11:21 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Durham to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Barnsley station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
Durham to Barnsley train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Durham station.
Durham to Barnsley train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Barnsley station.
Book your Durham to Barnsley train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Durham and Barnsley is 136.5 km. The road distance is 192 km.
You can take a train from Durham to Barnsley via Leeds in around 2h 15m.