The average train between Barking and Chester takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Barking to Chester. 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 2 hours between Barking and Chester. The earliest departure is at 7:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barking is at 7:23 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:08 PM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross St. Pancras station and take an average of 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Barking to Chester? 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 Chester. However, there are services departing from Barking station and arriving at Chester station via King's Cross St. Pancras station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Barking to Chester train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Barking station.
Barking to Chester train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Chester station.
Book your Barking to Chester train tickets online with London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Barking and Chester is 273.4 km. The road distance is 303 km.
You can take a subway from Barking station to Chester via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London Euston, Bletchley, and Birmingham International in around 7h 1m.