The average train between Barking and Shadwell takes 16 min and the fastest train takes 15 min. The train runs at least 7 times per hour from Barking to Shadwell. 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 Shadwell. The earliest departure is at 8:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barking is at 2:30 PM which arrives into Shadwell at 2:47 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 16 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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17 min • 1 change

16 min • 1 change

17 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Barking to Shadwell. However, there are services departing from Barking station and arriving at Shadwell station via Limehouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16 min.
Barking to Shadwell train services, operated by c2c, depart from Barking station.
Barking to Shadwell train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Limehouse station.
Book your Barking to Shadwell train tickets online with c2c and Dockland Light Railway (DLR).
The distance between Barking and Shadwell is 10 km. The road distance is 11 km.
c2c operates a train from Barking to Limehouse every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–5 and the journey takes 10 min.