Barnsley to Colchester Trains

Barnsley to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Barnsley and Colchester takes 4h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. There is an hourly train service from Barnsley to Colchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 5m
Duration: 233 mi
Distance: £127
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 6m

£101–162

Barnsley to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Barnsley and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnsley is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Colchester at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 4h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

11:22 PM → 12:11 PM
Arrives next day
12h 49m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:58 AM → 2:15 PM
4h 17m • 3 changes
11:07 AM → 3:15 PM
4h 8m • 3 changes
12:07 PM → 4:15 PM
4h 8m • 3 changes
1:03 PM → 5:11 PM
4h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:51 AM → 9:46 AM
3h 55m • 3 changes
6:20 AM → 10:16 AM
3h 56m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 10:46 AM
3h 46m • 3 changes
7:25 AM → 11:20 AM
3h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:51 AM → 9:46 AM
3h 55m • 3 changes
6:20 AM → 10:16 AM
3h 56m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 10:46 AM
3h 46m • 3 changes
7:25 AM → 11:20 AM
3h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:51 AM → 9:46 AM
3h 55m • 3 changes
6:20 AM → 10:16 AM
3h 56m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 10:46 AM
3h 46m • 3 changes
7:25 AM → 11:20 AM
3h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:51 AM → 9:46 AM
3h 55m • 3 changes
6:20 AM → 10:16 AM
3h 56m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 10:46 AM
3h 46m • 3 changes
7:25 AM → 11:20 AM
3h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:51 AM → 9:46 AM
3h 55m • 3 changes
6:20 AM → 10:16 AM
3h 56m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 10:46 AM
3h 46m • 3 changes
7:25 AM → 11:20 AM
3h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:51 AM → 9:46 AM
3h 55m • 3 changes
6:21 AM → 10:16 AM
3h 55m • 3 changes
6:46 AM → 10:46 AM
3h 59m • 3 changes
7:25 AM → 11:16 AM
3h 51m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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