The average train between Derby and Barnsley takes 1h 11m and the fastest train takes 53 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Derby 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 every 30 minutes between Derby and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 12:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 11:46 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 13m • 1 change

1h 17m • 1 change

56 min • 1 change

1h 14m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Barnsley station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
Derby to Barnsley train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Barnsley train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Barnsley station.
Book your Derby to Barnsley train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Derby and Barnsley is 69.7 km. The road distance is 84 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Barnsley via Sheffield in around 1h 4m.