The average train between Barking and Canterbury takes 1h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Barking to Canterbury. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Barking and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barking is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 12:34 AM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 1h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Barking to Canterbury? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Barking to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Barking station and arriving at Canterbury station via Canterbury West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
Barking to Canterbury train services, operated by c2c, depart from Stratford International station.
Barking to Canterbury train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Barking to Canterbury train tickets online with c2c, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Barking and Canterbury is 74.7 km. The road distance is 112 km.
Southeastern operates a train from Stratford International to Canterbury West hourly. Tickets cost £30–70 and the journey takes 46 min.