What is the cheapest way to get from Colchester to Barnsley?

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Barnsley is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colchester to Barnsley?

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Barnsley is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Sheffield Road/West Way via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre and Meadowhall Interchange/C4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Barnsley via Liverpool Street station, King's Cross, Doncaster and Meadowhall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

How far is it from Colchester to Barnsley?

The distance between Colchester and Barnsley is 238 miles. The road distance is 180.2 miles.

How do I travel from Colchester to Barnsley without a car?

The best way to get from Colchester to Barnsley without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £40 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Colchester to Barnsley?

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Colchester to Barnsley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Barnsley bus from?

Colchester to Barnsley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Barnsley train from?

Colchester to Barnsley train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Barnsley?

The best way to get from Colchester to Barnsley is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £40 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 7h 7m.

Where does the Colchester to Barnsley bus arrive?

Colchester to Barnsley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Colchester to Barnsley train arrive?

Colchester to Barnsley train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Barnsley?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Barnsley is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Colchester to Barnsley.

How do I get a train ticket from Colchester to Barnsley?

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Where can I stay near Barnsley?

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Colchester to Barnsley - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Colchester to Barnsley by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Doncastertrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
3h 46m
£42–200
Train via Leicester
cheapest
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Leicestertrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
6h 58m
£27–130
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
3. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus
7h 7m
£32–81
Drive 179.1 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Barnsleycar 179.1 mi
3h 27m
£44–63
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
5h 52m
£95–335
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Colchester to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Doncastertrain
3. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/A11 to Sheffield Road/West Waybus X19
4h 2m
£43–123
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
7h 5m
£62–197

Colchester to Barnsley by train and subway

395Weekly Services

3h 46mAverage Duration

£42Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Colchester to Barnsley.

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Distance: 236.2 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Barnsley via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Doncaster, and Meadowhall in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, 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 7h 7m.

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