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Trains from Barnsley (BNY) to Colchester (COL)

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33

train journeys
per day

151

miles (243 kms)

4hrs 14 mins

fastest journey

05:52 / 00:24

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

5

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Barnsley (BNY) to Colchester (COL)

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On a typical weekday there are 33 scheduled rail journeys between Barnsley and Colchester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 33 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Barnsley to Colchester is approximately 151 miles (243 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 45 mins.

East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central are the main train operating companies running services between Barnsley and Colchester.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Barnsley to Colchester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 14 mins.

Journeys from Barnsley to Colchester Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:52
    4 hrs 29 mins 3 changes
    10:21
    Barnsley
    Colchester
    Barnsley to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:20
    4 hrs 26 mins 3 changes
    10:46
    Barnsley
    Colchester
    Barnsley to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:45
    4 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    11:22
    Barnsley
    Colchester
    Barnsley to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:13
    4 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    11:46
    Barnsley
    Colchester
    Barnsley to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:00
    4 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    12:19
    Barnsley
    Colchester
    Barnsley to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:32
    4 hrs 14 mins 3 changes
    12:46
    Barnsley
    Colchester
    Barnsley to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:59
    4 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    13:19
    Barnsley
    Colchester
    Barnsley to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:21
    4 hrs 25 mins 3 changes
    13:46
    Barnsley
    Colchester
    Barnsley to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:00
    4 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    14:19
    Barnsley
    Colchester
    Barnsley to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:22
    4 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    14:45
    Barnsley
    Colchester
    Barnsley to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:00
    4 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    15:20
    Barnsley
    Colchester
    Barnsley to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:22
    4 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    15:45
    Barnsley
    Colchester
    Barnsley to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:00
    4 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    16:20
    Barnsley
    Colchester
    Barnsley to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:22
    4 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    16:45
    Barnsley
    Colchester
    Barnsley to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:00
    4 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    17:17
    Barnsley
    Colchester
    Barnsley to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:12
    4 hrs 42 mins 3 changes
    17:54
    Barnsley
    Colchester
    Barnsley to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:22
    4 hrs 35 mins 3 changes
    17:57
    Barnsley
    Colchester
    Barnsley to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:00
    4 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    18:21
    Barnsley
    Colchester
    Barnsley to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:22
    4 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    18:42
    Barnsley
    Colchester
    Barnsley to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:00
    4 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    19:20
    Barnsley
    Colchester
    Barnsley to Colchester

About Barnsley Station

Station name Barnsley (BNY)
Address Barnsley station, Schwabisch Gmund Way, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 1BP
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:00 - 19:30
Tuesday 06:00 - 19:30
Wednesday 06:00 - 19:30
Thursday 06:00 - 19:30
Friday 06:00 - 19:30
Saturday 06:00 - 19:30
Sunday 08:45 - 19:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

About Colchester Station

Station name Colchester (COL)
Address Colchester [North] station, Station Approach Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1XD
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:00 - 22:00
Saturday 05:30 - 21:00
Sunday 06:00 - 21:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Barnsley and Colchester

The travel time between Barnsley and Colchester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 45 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 14 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Barnsley and Colchester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 33 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:52, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:24.

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Amenities on trains between Barnsley and Colchester can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Barnsley & Colchester. owever, there are 33 possible journeys which require a change.

East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central are the main train operating companies running services between Barnsley and Colchester.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Barnsley and Colchester, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.