The average train between Chelmsford and Barking takes 50 min and the fastest train takes 41 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Chelmsford 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 20 minutes between Chelmsford and Barking. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 4:55 PM which arrives into Barking at 5:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 50 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 2m • 2 changes


59 min • 2 changes


52 min • 2 changes


44 min • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Barking. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Barking station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.
Chelmsford to Barking train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Barking train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.
Book your Chelmsford to Barking train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and c2c.
The distance between Chelmsford and Barking is 34.9 km. The road distance is 49 km.
Greater Anglia operates a train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London) every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £12–23 and the journey takes 27 min.