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How to get fromBarnsley to Colchesterby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Barnsley to Colchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain train Sheffield - London St Pancras International
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    4h 4m
    £49–197

  2. Train via Leicester

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Barnsley to Nottinghamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Leicestertrain train
    3. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain train
    7h 17m
    £37–156

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A23 to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus 465
    2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 230 / ...
    3. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 777
    4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus bus 717
    7h 24m
    £48–94

  4. Drive 177.7 mi

    1. Drive from Barnsley to Colchestercar car 177.7 mi
    3h 27m
    £44–63

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    5h 42m
    £88–310

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sheffield Road/Taylor Row to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/A11bus bus X19
    2. Take the train from Doncaster to Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain train
    4h 52m
    £59–139

Barnsley to Colchester by train and subway

Calendar213Weekly Services
Duration4h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Barnsley, England and Colchester, England?

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 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barnsley Interchange/A23 to Coach Stop via Broad Marsh Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, and Coach Station in around 7h 24m.

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