The average train between Southwark and Barking takes 26 min and the fastest train takes 23 min. The train runs at least 6 times per hour from Southwark 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 Southwark and Barking. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southwark is at 11:01 AM which arrives into Barking at 11:26 AM. All services require a transfer at West Ham station and take an average of 26 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

25 min • 1 change

23 min • 1 change

26 min • 1 change

25 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Southwark to Barking. However, there are services departing from Southwark station and arriving at Barking station via West Ham station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26 min.
Southwark to Barking train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Southwark station.
Southwark to Barking train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Barking station.
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The distance between Southwark and Barking is 13.4 km. The road distance is 17 km.
London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Blackfriars station to Barking station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £7–29 and the journey takes 29 min.