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Barking to Southend-on-Sea Train Timetable

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Trip Summary

You can pick from 12 daily train trips between Barking and Southend-on-Sea. The average train journey from Barking to Southend-on-Sea takes 43 minutes, but some c2c train trips are as short as 33 minutes.

Distance27 mi (44 km)
Fastest train0h 33m
Lowest price£11.42
Trains per day36
Most frequent servicec2c
Train lines1

Which train should you take from Barking to Southend-on-Sea?

c2c is the one and only train line which connects Barking to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are 12 trains per day to choose from.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
c2c120h 43m£11.52
  • The UK-based c2c is a railway company that provides commuter rail services mainly within the London commuter belt, linking several towns and cities. The company operates several routes with journey times ranging from 40-80 minutes, and passengers can enjoy free WiFi access and onboard restrooms.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Barking to Southend-on-Sea

The distance between Barking and Southend-on-Sea is approximately 27 miles, or 44 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 43 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 33 minutes. It's a short and pleasant ride; the train is a perfect way to get to Southend-on-Sea.

Trains from Barking to Southend-on-Sea are the most crowded on Thursday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Thursday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.

The earliest train departs Barking at 05:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 14:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

There are 12 scheduled trains on most days. 36 of these are direct connections to Southend-on-Sea. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Southend-on-Sea to Barking.

City Information

Station Information

Where is the train station in Barking?

Main departure station: Barking Station

There is one train station in Barking.

All train stations in Barking:

  • Barking Station

Where is the train station in Southend-on-Sea?

Main arrival station: Chalkwell Train Station

There are more train stations and stops in Southend-on-Sea than most cities. Most trains from Barking will stop at one (or more) of the 3 following stations in Southend-on-Sea:

Train stations in Southend-on-Sea:

  • Chalkwell Train Station

  • Leigh-On-Sea

  • Westcliff

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