The average train between Barking and Margate takes 1h 56m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Barking to Margate. 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 30 minutes between Barking and Margate. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barking is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Margate at 1:10 AM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 1h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Barking to Margate. However, there are services departing from Barking station and arriving at Margate station via Margate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
Barking to Margate train services, operated by c2c, depart from Stratford International station.
Barking to Margate train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Barking to Margate train tickets online with c2c, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Barking and Margate is 91.8 km. The road distance is 145 km.
Southeastern operates a train from Stratford International to Margate hourly. Tickets cost £40–85 and the journey takes 1h 22m.