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

The cheapest way to get from Essex to Barnsley is to bus which costs £30 - £110 and takes 7h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essex to Barnsley is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Essex and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct bus from Essex to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Tye Green Post Office and arriving at Sheffield Road/West Way via Bus Interchange, Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre and Meadowhall Interchange/C4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Essex and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct train from Essex to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from White Notley and arriving at Barnsley via Liverpool Street station, London St Pancras Intl and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

How far is it from Essex to Barnsley?

The distance between Essex and Barnsley is 225 miles. The road distance is 168.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Essex to Barnsley without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs £110 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Essex to Barnsley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essex to Barnsley bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essex to Barnsley train from?

Essex to Barnsley train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from White Notley station.

Train or bus from Essex to Barnsley?

The best way to get from Essex to Barnsley is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £110 and takes 7h 3m.

Where does the Essex to Barnsley bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essex to Barnsley train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essex to Barnsley?

Yes, the driving distance between Essex to Barnsley is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Essex to Barnsley.

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

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Essex to Barnsley - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Essex to Barnsley by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from White Notley to London Liverpool Streettrain Braintree - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield
4h 14m
£112–185
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 / ...
7h 3m
£34–105
Drive 167.9 mi
1. Drive from Essex to Barnsleycar 167.9 mi
3h 16m
£41–59
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from White Notley 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 42m
£112–363
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 42m
£103–160
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 30m
£48–103
Fly London Stansted Airport to Manchester 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 9m
£68–211
Fly London Stansted Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane STN - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Barnsleytrain
7h 28m
£65–146

Essex to Barnsley by train and subway

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Distance: 223.5 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

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

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tye Green Post Office to Sheffield Road/West Way via Bus Interchange, Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, and Meadowhall Interchange/C4 in around 7h 3m.

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