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

The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Barnsley is to bus which costs £28 - £110 and takes 6h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Barnsley is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Chelmsford and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford station to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Sheffield Road/West Way via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre and Meadowhall Interchange/C4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Chelmsford and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford and arriving at Barnsley via Liverpool Street station, London St Pancras Intl and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

How far is it from Chelmsford to Barnsley?

The distance between Chelmsford and Barnsley is 213 miles. The road distance is 175.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Barnsley without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs £100 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Chelmsford to Barnsley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Barnsley bus from?

Chelmsford to Barnsley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Barnsley train from?

Chelmsford to Barnsley train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.

Train or bus from Chelmsford to Barnsley?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Barnsley is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £110 and takes 6h 58m.

Where does the Chelmsford to Barnsley bus arrive?

Chelmsford to Barnsley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Finchley Road Station.

Where does the Chelmsford to Barnsley train arrive?

Chelmsford to Barnsley train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Chelmsford to Barnsley?

Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to Barnsley is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Chelmsford to Barnsley.

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

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Where can I stay near Barnsley?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield
3h 57m
£101–161
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Uk010 / ...
6h 58m
£28–102
Drive 174.1 mi
1. Drive from Chelmsford to Barnsleycar 174.1 mi
3h 5m
£43–62
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
5h 24m
£101–350
Train via Leicester
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Leicestertrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
6h 9m
£98–154
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Barnsleytrain
7h 15m
£44–100
Fly from London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
7h 4m
£70–186

Chelmsford to Barnsley by train and subway

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Distance: 211.6 mi
Duration: 3h 57m

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

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Sheffield Road/West Way via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, and Meadowhall Interchange/C4 in around 6h 58m.

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