The average train between Essex and Barnsley takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 55m. There is a train service every few hours 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Essex and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essex is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 5:46 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 4h 23m. 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 train from Essex to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Essex station and arriving at Barnsley station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
Essex to Barnsley train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from White Notley station.
Essex to Barnsley train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Essex to Barnsley train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Essex and Barnsley is 236.3 km. The road distance is 360 km.
You can take a train from White Notley to Barnsley via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Sheffield in around 4h 14m.