The average train between Chester and Barking takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester to Barking. 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 2 hours between Chester and Barking. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 5:31 PM which arrives into Barking at 8:20 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Barking. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Barking station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Chester to Barking train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Barking train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Barking station.
Book your Chester to Barking train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and London Underground (Tube).
The distance between Chester and Barking is 273.4 km. The road distance is 303 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Barking station via Birmingham International, Bletchley, London Euston, and King's Cross St. Pancras station in around 6h 8m.