The average train between Barnsley and Colchester takes 4h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. There is an hourly train service from Barnsley to Colchester. 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 Colchester. 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 Colchester at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 4h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Colchester station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
Barnsley to Colchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sheffield station.
Barnsley to Colchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Barnsley to Colchester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, East Midlands Railways and 2 other operators.
The distance between Barnsley and Colchester is 244.8 km. The road distance is 376 km.
You can take a train from Barnsley to Colchester via Sheffield, London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 5m.