The average train between Barnsley and Doncaster takes 51 min and the fastest train takes 38 min. There is a train service every few hours from Barnsley to Doncaster. 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 Doncaster. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnsley is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Doncaster at 11:27 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 51 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Doncaster. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Doncaster station via Meadowhall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.
Barnsley to Doncaster train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barnsley station.
Barnsley to Doncaster train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Doncaster station.
Book your Barnsley to Doncaster train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Barnsley and Doncaster is 23.5 km. The road distance is 44 km.
You can take a train from Barnsley to Doncaster via Meadowhall in around 55 min.