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There are 6 ways to get from Barnsley to Chelmsford by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain train Sheffield - London St Pancras International
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain train London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
    3h 52m
    £91–144

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Golders Green Stationbus bus 561 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Coach Stationbus bus A6
    7h 22m
    £37–62

  3. Drive  174.2 mi

    1. Drive from Barnsley to Chelmsfordcar car 174.2 mi
    3h
    £44–64

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Barnsley to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain train
    5h 45m
    £104–348

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sheffield Road/Taylor Row to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/A11bus bus X19
    2. Take the train from Doncaster to Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain train
    4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus X30 / ...
    5h 15m
    £57–92

  6. Train via Leicester

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain train Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain train Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
    6h 12m
    £86–138

Barnsley to Chelmsford by train and subway

Calendar213Weekly Services
Duration3h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 211.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

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

You can take a train from Barnsley to Chelmsford via Sheffield, London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barnsley Interchange/A1 to Bus Station via Meadowhall Interchange/A4, Meadowhall Interchange/A2, Golders Green Station, and Coach Station in around 7h 22m.

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