The average train between Rotherham and Barnsley takes 47 min and the fastest train takes 24 min. There is an hourly train service from Rotherham 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 Rotherham and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 5:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 47 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Rotherham Central station and arriving at Barnsley station via Meadowhall station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47 min.
Rotherham to Barnsley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Rotherham Central station.
Rotherham to Barnsley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Barnsley station.
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The distance between Rotherham and Barnsley is 15.7 km. The road distance is 20 km.
You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Barnsley via Meadowhall in around 38 min.