The average bus between Colchester and Barnsley takes 9h 42m and the fastest bus takes 7h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Colchester 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.
Buses run 3 times a day between Colchester and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 2:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 9:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 9h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Colchester to Barnsley? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Barnsley station via Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.
Colchester to Barnsley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.
Colchester to Barnsley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.
Book your Colchester to Barnsley bus tickets online with National Express, FlixBus and Stagecoach Yorkshire.
The distance between Colchester and Barnsley is 244.8 km. The road distance is 393 km.
You can take a bus from Coach Stop to Sheffield Road/West Way via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, and Meadowhall Interchange/C4 in around 6h 55m.