The average train between Chelmsford and Barnsley takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. There is an hourly train service from Chelmsford 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.
Trains run hourly between Chelmsford and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Barnsley station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
Chelmsford to Barnsley train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Barnsley train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Chelmsford to Barnsley train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Chelmsford and Barnsley is 240.9 km. The road distance is 341 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Barnsley via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Sheffield in around 3h 57m.