The average train between Barking and Central London takes 1h 7m and the fastest train takes 1h 3m. The train runs at least 10 times per hour from Barking to Central London. 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 every 10 minutes between Barking and Central London. The earliest departure is at 5:40 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Barking is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Central London at 10:51 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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1h 6m • 1 change

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1h 6m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Barking to Central London. However, there are services departing from Barking station and arriving at Central London station via Gloucester Road station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.
Barking to Central London train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Barking station.
Barking to Central London train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at South Ealing station.
The distance between Barking and Central London is 27.5 km. The road distance is 30 km.
You can take a subway from Barking station to South Ealing station via Gloucester Road station in around 1h 3m.