The average train between Poplar and Barking takes 20 min and the fastest train takes 16 min. The train runs at least 6 times per hour from Poplar 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 10 minutes between Poplar and Barking. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poplar is at 11:48 AM which arrives into Barking at 12:07 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 20 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

21 min • 1 change

21 min • 1 change

20 min • 1 change

17 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Poplar to Barking. However, there are services departing from Poplar station and arriving at Barking station via Limehouse DLR Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20 min.
Poplar to Barking train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Poplar station.
Poplar to Barking train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Barking station.
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The distance between Poplar and Barking is 7.2 km. The road distance is 11 km.
You can take a train from Poplar to Barking via Limehouse in around 18 min.