Bus and Coach from Colchester to Barnsley: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Colchester to Barnsley

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Colchester to Barnsley from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.

today

tomorrow

Sunday

from £44

Monday

Tuesday

from £36

Wednesday

Thursday

from £36

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person

National Express

10h 0m

0

03:05

Colchester
East Hill House

13:05

Barnsley
Interchange Transit Station

0

Economy

£44

A Bus from National Express goes from East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) at 16/03/2025 03:05:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/03/2025 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
National Express

9h 25m

0

19:35

Colchester
East Hill House

05:00

Barnsley
Interchange Transit Station

0

Economy

£51

A Bus from National Express goes from East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) at 16/03/2025 19:35:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/03/2025 05:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £51 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
Did you know that if you travel from Colchester to Barnsley via London, you can save more than £13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  10h 0m
  
  0
  
  03:05
  
  Colchester
  East Hill House
  
  05:25
  
  London
  Stratford Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £22
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) at 18/03/2025 03:05:00 to Stratford Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/03/2025 05:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
- National Express
  
  4h 35m
  
  0
  
  08:30
  
  London
  Victoria Coach Station
  
  13:05
  
  Barnsley
  Interchange Transit Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £9
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Victoria Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 18/03/2025 08:30:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/03/2025 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
Travel time is 0h 35m longer, but you will save £13

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person

National Express

10h 0m

0

03:05

Colchester
East Hill House

13:05

Barnsley
Interchange Transit Station

0

Economy

£36

A Bus from National Express goes from East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) at 18/03/2025 03:05:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/03/2025 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
National Express

9h 30m

0

19:30

Colchester
East Hill House

05:00

Barnsley
Interchange Transit Station

0

Economy

£46

A Bus from National Express goes from East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) at 18/03/2025 19:30:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/03/2025 05:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
Did you know that if you travel from Colchester to Barnsley via London, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  10h 0m
  
  0
  
  03:05
  
  Colchester
  East Hill House
  
  05:25
  
  London
  Stratford Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £22
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) at 18/03/2025 03:05:00 to Stratford Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/03/2025 05:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
- National Express
  
  4h 35m
  
  0
  
  08:30
  
  London
  Victoria Coach Station
  
  13:05
  
  Barnsley
  Interchange Transit Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £9
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Victoria Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 18/03/2025 08:30:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/03/2025 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
Travel time is 0h 30m longer, but you will save £5

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person

National Express

10h 0m

0

03:05

Colchester
East Hill House

13:05

Barnsley
Interchange Transit Station

0

Economy

£36

A Bus from National Express goes from East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) at 20/03/2025 03:05:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/03/2025 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
National Express

9h 30m

0

19:30

Colchester
East Hill House

05:00

Barnsley
Interchange Transit Station

0

Economy

£46

A Bus from National Express goes from East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) at 20/03/2025 19:30:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/03/2025 05:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
Did you know that if you travel from Colchester to Barnsley via London, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  10h 0m
  
  0
  
  03:05
  
  Colchester
  East Hill House
  
  05:25
  
  London
  Stratford Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £22
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) at 18/03/2025 03:05:00 to Stratford Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/03/2025 05:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
- National Express
  
  4h 35m
  
  0
  
  08:30
  
  London
  Victoria Coach Station
  
  13:05
  
  Barnsley
  Interchange Transit Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £9
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Victoria Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 18/03/2025 08:30:00 to Interchange Transit Station, Barnsley (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/03/2025 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
Travel time is 0h 30m longer, but you will save £5

Frequency of bus connections between Colchester and Barnsley

See here how frequent the connections between Colchester and Barnsley are, during different times and days of the week.

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 2 daily coaches from Colchester to Barnsley. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Colchester and Barnsley.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 3 coaches from Colchester to Barnsley, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Colchester and Barnsley, with 3 offers.

Facts about coaches from Colchester to Barnsley

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 2 times every day by bus from Colchester to Barnsley in one click! Book your bus ticket from Colchester to Barnsley starting from £36!

Cheapest Bus	£36
Fastest Bus	9h 25m
Earliest Coach	03:05
Latest Coach	19:30
Daily Bus Connections	2 Ø
Distance	245.2 km
Coach Companies	National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Colchester to Barnsley

Every day, 2 buses from 1 coach companies leave Colchester for Barnsley: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 14/03/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 10/03

Tuesday 11/03

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 13/03

Friday 14/03

Saturday 15/03

Sunday 16/03

£44

Monday 17/03

Tuesday 18/03

£36

Wednesday 19/03

Thursday 20/03

£36

Friday 21/03

Saturday 22/03

Sunday 23/03

Monday 24/03

Tuesday 25/03

Wednesday 26/03

Thursday 27/03

Friday 28/03

Saturday 29/03

Sunday 30/03

Monday 31/03

Tuesday 01/04

Wednesday 02/04

Thursday 03/04

Friday 04/04

Saturday 05/04

Sunday 06/04

The cheapest time to travel from Colchester to Barnsley

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Colchester to Barnsley, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £36, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Colchester to Barnsley. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £44.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Colchester to Barnsley, with £36. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £46.

How to save money travelling from Colchester to Barnsley

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Colchester to Barnsley in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Colchester to Barnsley, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Colchester to Barnsley are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Colchester to Barnsley

These are the most booked bus companies between Colchester to Barnsley from our users.

National Express from Colchester to Barnsley

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Colchester to Barnsley:

Cheapest Price	£36
Fastest Coach	9h 25m
Earliest Coach	03:05
Last Coach	19:30
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	11/03/2025

All bus stations and stops in Colchester and Barnsley

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Colchester and Barnsley.

Coach Station

Stanwell Street 12

Alresford, Essex

Station Road, Alresford, Colchester

East Hill House

University of Essex

Boundary Rd

The Centre

Interchange Transit Station

Midland Street 32-34

Oakwell Stadium

Service and Comfort on the bus from Colchester to Barnsley

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Colchester to Barnsley? Or which bus companies serve the route Colchester to Barnsley? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Colchester to Barnsley bus

How much does a Colchester - Barnsley coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Colchester - Barnsley bus trip is available from £36 and takes 10h 0m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Colchester to Barnsley?

The connection Colchester to Barnsley is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £36 to £51. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Colchester - Barnsley route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Colchester to Barnsley is offered by roughly 2 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Barnsley from Colchester take?

The quickest coach from Colchester to Barnsley is provided by National Express and takes 9h 25m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £51. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Colchester to Barnsley?

The earliest bus to Barnsley departs from Colchester at 03:05. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Colchester to Barnsley?

The latest bus to Barnsley departs from Colchester at 19:30. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Colchester - Barnsley route?

Passengers looking to travel from Colchester to Barnsley can travel with National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Barnsley?

You can check all the direct connections between Colchester and Barnsley by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the bus to Barnsley from Colchester?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Colchester Barnsley bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Colchester Barnsley bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Colchester to Barnsley on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Colchester to Barnsley

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Colchester and to Barnsley

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Colchester and to Barnsley. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!