The average train between Barking and Loughton takes 40 min and the fastest train takes 37 min. The train runs at least 8 times per hour from Barking to Loughton. 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 Loughton. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barking is at 12:31 PM which arrives into Loughton at 1:14 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 40 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

48 min • 1 change

41 min • 1 change

42 min • 1 change

42 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Barking to Loughton. However, there are services departing from Barking station and arriving at Loughton station via Mile End station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40 min.
Barking to Loughton train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Barking station.
Barking to Loughton train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Loughton station.
The distance between Barking and Loughton is 12.8 km. The road distance is 24 km.
You can take a subway from Barking station to Loughton station via Mile End station in around 38 min.