The average train between Folkestone and Barking takes 1h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone 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 hourly between Folkestone and Barking. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Barking at 12:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 1h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Barking. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Barking station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
Folkestone to Barking train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Barking train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Stratford International station.
Book your Folkestone to Barking train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and c2c.
The distance between Folkestone and Barking is 90.6 km. The road distance is 111 km.
Southeastern operates a train from Folkestone Central to Stratford International hourly. Tickets cost £30–65 and the journey takes 47 min.