The average train between Barking and Gloucester takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Barking to Gloucester. 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 Gloucester. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barking is at 8:40 PM which arrives into Gloucester at 11:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Paddington and take an average of 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Barking to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Barking station and arriving at Gloucester station via Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Barking to Gloucester train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Barking station.
Barking to Gloucester train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Gloucester station.
Book your Barking to Gloucester train tickets online with London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Barking and Gloucester is 164.5 km. The road distance is 202 km.
There is no direct connection from Barking to Gloucester. However, you can take the subway to Paddington, walk to London Paddington, then take the train to Gloucester.