The average bus between Essex and Barnsley takes 10h and the fastest bus takes 7h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Essex 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.
Buses run 4 times a day between Essex and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 8:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essex is at 8:26 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 12:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Interchange and take an average of 10h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Essex to Barnsley? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Essex to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Essex station and arriving at Barnsley station via Finchley Road Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.
Essex to Barnsley bus services, operated by Stephensons of Essex, depart from Coach Station.
Essex to Barnsley bus services, operated by Stephensons of Essex, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.
The distance between Essex and Barnsley is 236.3 km. The road distance is 372 km.
You can take a bus from Tye Green Post Office to Sheffield Road/West Way via Bus Interchange, Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, and Meadowhall Interchange/C4 in around 7h 2m.