The average train between Barnsley and Derby takes 1h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Barnsley to Derby. 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 every 30 minutes between Barnsley and Derby. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnsley is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Derby at 5:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Derby. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Derby station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
Barnsley to Derby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barnsley station.
Barnsley to Derby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Barnsley to Derby train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, East Midlands Railways and Cross Country.
The distance between Barnsley and Derby is 69.7 km. The road distance is 84 km.
You can take a train from Barnsley to Derby via Sheffield in around 1h 7m.