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Kensington Olympia to Barking by train

First train

09:59

Last train

20:17

Departure station

Kensington Olympia

Arrival station

Barking

Journey time

From 1h 5m

Distance

13 miles (21 km)

Frequency

23 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Train operators

London Overground, c2c

Taking the train from Kensington Olympia to Barking in 1 hour 5 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Kensington Olympia to Barking? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 1 hour 11 minutes to travel the 13 miles (21 km) from Kensington Olympia to Barking by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 5 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 23 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with c2c or London Overground, as they are the main operators of services on this route.

Book train tickets from Kensington Olympia to Barking in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.

If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Barking by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Kensington Olympia to Barking? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How long does the train from Kensington Olympia to Barking take?

The average journey time by train between Kensington Olympia and Barking is 1 hour and 11 minutes, with around 23 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

What's the fastest journey time between Kensington Olympia and Barking by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Kensington Olympia to Barking is 1 hour and 5 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Kensington Olympia to Barking?

No, there are no direct train services from Kensington Olympia to Barking. Travelling from Kensington Olympia to Barking by train will require a minimum of 1 change.

What time does the first train from Kensington Olympia to Barking leave?

The first train from Kensington Olympia to Barking leaves at 09:59. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Kensington Olympia to Barking leave?

The last train from Kensington Olympia to Barking leaves at 20:17. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Kensington Olympia and Barking by train?

Trains travelling from Kensington Olympia to Barking cover a distance of around 13 miles (21 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Barking to Kensington Olympia.

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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