The average train between Barking and Poplar takes 19 min and the fastest train takes 16 min. The train runs at least 6 times per hour from Barking to Poplar. 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 Poplar. The earliest departure is at 2:30 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Barking is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Poplar at 9:48 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 19 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

17 min • 1 change

18 min • 1 change

17 min • 1 change

17 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Barking to Poplar. However, there are services departing from Barking station and arriving at Poplar station via Limehouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19 min.
Barking to Poplar train services, operated by c2c, depart from Barking station.
Barking to Poplar train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Poplar DLR Station.
Book your Barking to Poplar train tickets online with c2c and Dockland Light Railway (DLR).
The distance between Barking and Poplar is 7.2 km. The road distance is 11 km.
You can take a train from Barking to Poplar DLR Station via Limehouse DLR Station in around 15 min.