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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Barnsley is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 7h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Barnsley is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Sheffield Road/West Way via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre and Meadowhall Interchange/C4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Barnsley via Liverpool Street station, London St Pancras Intl and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from Colchester to Barnsley?

The distance between Colchester and Barnsley is 197 miles. The road distance is 179.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Barnsley without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 5m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Colchester to Barnsley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Barnsley bus from?

Colchester to Barnsley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Barnsley train from?

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

Train or bus from Colchester to Barnsley?

The best way to get from Colchester to Barnsley is to bus which takes 7h 2m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £100 - £160 and takes 4h 8m.

Where does the Colchester to Barnsley bus arrive?

Colchester to Barnsley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Colchester to Barnsley train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to Barnsley?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Barnsley is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Colchester to Barnsley.

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

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Doncastertrain
3. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/A11 to Sheffield Road/West Waybus X19
4h 5m
£72–133
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
3. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus
7h 2m
£31–63
Drive 178.6 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Barnsleycar 178.6 mi
3h 31m
£45–65
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester 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 37m
£115–344
Train
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield
4h 8m
£107–160
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
7h 9m
£70–192
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane STN - LBA
3. Take the train from Leeds to Barnsleytrain
7h 40m
£66–137

Colchester to Barnsley by train and bus

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Distance: 195.6 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Coach Stop to Sheffield Road/West Way via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, and Meadowhall Interchange/C4 in around 7h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colchester to Barnsley via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Sheffield in around 4h 8m.

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