The average train between Barking and Colchester takes 1h 10m and the fastest train takes 54 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Barking to Colchester. 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 20 minutes between Barking and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Barking is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Colchester at 12:59 AM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 1h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Barking to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Barking station and arriving at Colchester station via Colchester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
Barking to Colchester train services, operated by c2c, depart from Stratford (London) station.
Barking to Colchester train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Barking to Colchester train tickets online with c2c, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Barking and Colchester is 69 km. The road distance is 84 km.
Greater Anglia operates a train from Stratford (London) to Colchester every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £23–45 and the journey takes 40 min.