What is the cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Chelmsford?

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Chelmsford is to bus which costs £30 - £85 and takes 7h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barnsley to Chelmsford?

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Chelmsford is to drive which takes 3h and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Barnsley and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Chelmsford station. However, there are services departing from Barnsley Interchange/A23 and arriving at Bus Station via Broad Marsh Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station and London Stansted Airport (STN). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Barnsley and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Barnsley and arriving at Chelmsford via Sheffield, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Barnsley to Chelmsford?

The distance between Barnsley and Chelmsford is 213 miles. The road distance is 175.2 miles.

How do I travel from Barnsley to Chelmsford without a car?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Chelmsford without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £100 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Barnsley to Chelmsford?

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Barnsley to Chelmsford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Chelmsford bus from?

Barnsley to Chelmsford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Barnsley Interchange/A23 station.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Chelmsford train from?

Barnsley to Chelmsford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sheffield station.

Train or bus from Barnsley to Chelmsford?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Chelmsford is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 7h 11m.

Where does the Barnsley to Chelmsford bus arrive?

Barnsley to Chelmsford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where does the Barnsley to Chelmsford train arrive?

Barnsley to Chelmsford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Barnsley to Chelmsford?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Chelmsford is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Barnsley to Chelmsford.

How do I get a train ticket from Barnsley to Chelmsford?

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Barnsley to Chelmsford - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Barnsley to Chelmsford by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
3h 53m
£101–174
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A23 to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 465
2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
3. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 777
7h 11m
£33–83
Drive 174.2 mi
1. Drive from Barnsley to Chelmsfordcar 174.2 mi
3h
£43–62
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain
5h 40m
£106–352
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Road/Taylor Row to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/A11bus X19
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain
4. Take the bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bus Stationbus X30 / ...
5h 4m
£62–102
Train via Leicester
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
6h 7m
£103–159
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LBA - STN
7h 26m
£63–143

Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

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Distance: 211.6 mi
Duration: 3h 53m

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 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barnsley Interchange/A23 to Bus Station via Broad Marsh Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Coach Station, and London Stansted Airport (STN) in around 7h 11m.

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