The cheapest and fastest trains from Barking to Coventry
Cheapest price
£32
Average price
£47
Fastest journey
2 h 7 m
Average duration
2 h 39 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
146 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barking to Coventry is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barking to Coventry will cost around £47 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £32.
Of the 4 trains that leave Barking for Coventry every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 146 km distance in an average of 2 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 7 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 8 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Barking to Coventry
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Barking to Coventry among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £30.
Distance: 146 km
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2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Barking to Coventry train times
The table below shows live departures for Barking to Coventry trains for tomorrow, Saturday 6 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:14 Barking | 2h50 | 07:04 Coventry | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:53 Barking | 2h32 | 07:25 Coventry | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:24 Barking | 2h07 | 09:31 Coventry | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:46 Barking | 3h08 | 13:54 Coventry | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Barking to Coventry
Trains from Barking to Coventry run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 22:13. The fastest train covers the 146 km distance in 2h 7m.
Distance 146 km |
Average train duration 2h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 7m |
First train 05:15 |
Last train 22:13 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways from Barking to Coventry trainsAvanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways trains will get you between Barking and Coventry from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Barking to Coventry train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barking to Coventry by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Coventry, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Barking and Coventry
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 23:00 Saturday 05:15 - 23:00 Sunday 06:45 - 10:45
- Type of shops available: WH Smith, Jewellers, Florist and Dry Cleaners.
- Car Park: Vicarage Field Shopping Centre
- Taxi: Outside entrance on Station Parade
- Accessible taxis: Yes
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Lift from Platform Level to Concourse Level on Platform 1. Please use the help point to call for staff assistance to/from street level. Use subways between other platforms to reach Platform 1.
- Accessible taxis: Yes
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Station Footbridge. The National key toilets are located on the Station Footbridge; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: On station footbridge. This can be accessed using a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Outside main entrance on Station Parade
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03457 44 44 22
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: London Overground Rail Replacement buses: Eastbound towards Barking (terminating) at bus stop H in Station Parade. Westbound towards Walthamstow Central use bus stop K in Station Parade. c2c Rail Replacement buses outside the front of the station near KFC.
- Metro: District Line - Platforms 2 & 6 Hammersmith & City Line - Platforms 3/6 London Overground - Platforms 1/7 & 8 Please check departure screens prior to making your way to the platform
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 21:30 Saturday 05:30 - 20:45 Sunday 07:30 - 21:30
- Car Park: Warwick Road (Car Park 3)
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 2/3
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Yes , Located on platform 1 , these toilets are operated with a radar key
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle Hub off main concourse 144 spaces 59 cycle hoops at the end of platform 1 , 2x spaces per hoop = 118 spaces
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station.
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