The average train between Colchester and Barnsley takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. There is an hourly train service 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.
Trains run hourly between Colchester and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Barnsley station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
Colchester to Barnsley train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Barnsley train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Colchester to Barnsley train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Colchester and Barnsley is 244.8 km. The road distance is 376 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Barnsley via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Sheffield in around 4h 9m.