The average train between Canterbury and Barking takes 1h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury 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 Canterbury and Barking. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Barking at 11:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 1h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Barking. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Barking station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
Canterbury to Barking train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Barking train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Stratford International station.
Book your Canterbury to Barking train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and London Underground (Tube).
The distance between Canterbury and Barking is 74.7 km. The road distance is 112 km.
Southeastern operates a train from Canterbury West to Stratford International hourly. Tickets cost £30–70 and the journey takes 46 min.