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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
£42
tomorrow
£39
Saturday
£48
Sunday
£51
Monday
£43
Tuesday
£38
Wednesday
£42

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 10h 30m 02:35 Colchester East Hill House 13:05 Barnsley Interchange Transit Station  Economy £42
National Express 10h 10m 18:40 Colchester East Hill House 04:50 Barnsley Interchange Transit Station  Economy £47

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 10h 30m 02:35 Colchester East Hill House 13:05 Barnsley Interchange Transit Station  Economy £39
National Express 10h 10m 18:40 Colchester East Hill House 04:50 Barnsley Interchange Transit Station  Economy £42

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 10h 10m 18:40 Colchester East Hill House 04:50 Barnsley Interchange Transit Station  Economy £48
National Express 10h 30m 02:35 Colchester East Hill House 13:05 Barnsley Interchange Transit Station  Economy £50
  • Did you know that if you travel from Colchester to Barnsley via London, you can save more than £19? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      7h 30m
      0
      05:35
      Colchester
      East Hill House
      08:03
      London
      Mile End
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £21
      • Waiting Time 0h 27m
    • National Express
      4h 35m
      0
      08:30
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      13:05
      Barnsley
      Interchange Transit Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £8
    Travel Time is 2h 40m shorter, and you will save £19

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 10h 10m 18:40 Colchester East Hill House 04:50 Barnsley Interchange Transit Station  Economy £51
National Express 10h 30m 02:35 Colchester East Hill House 13:05 Barnsley Interchange Transit Station  Economy £52
  • Did you know that if you travel from Colchester to Barnsley via London, you can save more than £23? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      7h 30m
      0
      05:35
      Colchester
      East Hill House
      07:50
      London
      Stratford Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £21
      • Waiting Time 0h 40m
    • National Express
      4h 35m
      0
      08:30
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      13:05
      Barnsley
      Interchange Transit Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £7
    Travel Time is 2h 40m shorter, and you will save £23

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 10h 30m 02:35 Colchester East Hill House 13:05 Barnsley Interchange Transit Station  Economy £43
National Express 10h 10m 18:40 Colchester East Hill House 04:50 Barnsley Interchange Transit Station  Economy £47
  • Did you know that if you travel from Colchester to Barnsley via London, you can save more than £18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      7h 30m
      0
      05:35
      Colchester
      East Hill House
      08:03
      London
      Mile End
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £17
      • Waiting Time 0h 27m
    • National Express
      4h 35m
      0
      08:30
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      13:05
      Barnsley
      Interchange Transit Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £8
    Travel Time is 2h 40m shorter, and you will save £18

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 10h 30m 02:35 Colchester East Hill House 13:05 Barnsley Interchange Transit Station  Economy £38
National Express 10h 10m 18:40 Colchester East Hill House 04:50 Barnsley Interchange Transit Station  Economy £44
  • 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
      7h 30m
      0
      05:35
      Colchester
      East Hill House
      08:03
      London
      Mile End
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £17
      • Waiting Time 0h 27m
    • National Express
      4h 35m
      0
      08:30
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      13:05
      Barnsley
      Interchange Transit Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £8
    Travel Time is 2h 40m shorter, and you will save £13

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 10h 30m 02:35 Colchester East Hill House 13:05 Barnsley Interchange Transit Station  Economy £42
National Express 10h 10m 18:40 Colchester East Hill House 04:50 Barnsley Interchange Transit Station  Economy £47
  • Did you know that if you travel from Colchester to Barnsley via London, you can save more than £17? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      7h 30m
      0
      05:35
      Colchester
      East Hill House
      08:03
      London
      Mile End
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £17
      • Waiting Time 0h 27m
    • National Express
      4h 35m
      0
      08:30
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      13:05
      Barnsley
      Interchange Transit Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £8
    Travel Time is 2h 40m shorter, and you will save £17

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Colchester to Barnsley is £35 on 10/07/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


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.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 2 daily coaches from Colchester to Barnsley. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Colchester and Barnsley.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 7 coaches from Colchester to Barnsley, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Colchester and Barnsley, with 7 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 £35!

Cheapest Bus £35
Fastest Bus 10h 10m
Earliest Coach 02:35
Latest Coach 18:40
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 18/06/2026 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 15/06
Tuesday 16/06
Wednesday 17/06
Thursday 18/06
£42
Friday 19/06
£39
Saturday 20/06
£48
Sunday 21/06
£51
Monday 22/06
£43
Tuesday 23/06
£38
Wednesday 24/06
£42
Thursday 25/06
£42
Friday 26/06
£43
Saturday 27/06
£48
Sunday 28/06
Monday 29/06
Tuesday 30/06
Wednesday 01/07
Thursday 02/07
Friday 03/07
Saturday 04/07
Sunday 05/07
Monday 06/07
Tuesday 07/07
Wednesday 08/07
Thursday 09/07
Friday 10/07
£35
Saturday 11/07
£37
Sunday 12/07

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 £34, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Colchester to Barnsley. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £50.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Colchester to Barnsley, with £34. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £42.

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

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £38
Fastest Coach 10h 10m
Earliest Coach 02:35
Last Coach 18:40
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 25/05/2026

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.

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 £35 and takes 10h 30m. 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 £35 to £52. 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 10h 10m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £47. 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 02:35. 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 18:40. 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.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Colchester to Barnsley?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 2 daily trips between Colchester and Barnsley. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Colchester to Barnsley?

Prices and availability for 2 trips between Colchester and Barnsley change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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