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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 IntltrainSheffield - London St Pancras International
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to ColchestertrainLondon Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    4h 3m
    £50–237

  2. Train via Leicester

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Barnsley to Nottinghamtrain
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Leicestertrain
    3. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain
    7h 20m
    £41–175

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Asdabus
    2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Stationbus777
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus717 / ...
    7h 27m
    £42–85

  4. Drive 177.2 mi

    1. Drive from Barnsley to Colchestercar177.2 mi
    3h 27m
    £45–64

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeMAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
    5h 47m
    £97–336

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sheffield Road/Taylor Row to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/A11busX19
    2. Take the train from Doncaster to Peterboroughtrain
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain
    4h 51m
    £45–204

Barnsley to Colchester by train and subway

Calendar214Weekly Services
Duration4h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest 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 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street to Coach Stop via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Asda, St Margaret's Bus Station, and Coach Station in around 7h 27m.

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