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Thurrock Museum
Local heritage museum covering Thurrock life, archaeology and industry, with practical displays useful for understanding the area.
Cheapest price on 10 Oct
£5
Average ticket price on 10 Oct
£5
Fastest journey on 10 Oct
22 m
Average journey duration on 10 Oct
22 m
Trains on 10 Oct
1
Distance
18 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barking to Grays is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barking to Grays will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
On Sat 10 Oct, we found 1 trains from Barking to Grays, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 18 km distance in an average of 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 22 m .
The slowest trains will take 22 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.


Trains from Barking to Grays run on average 15 times per day, taking around 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 18 km distance in 19m.
Distance 18 km |
Average train duration 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 14 |
Fastest train 19m |
First train 0:07 |
Last train 23:58 |
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The table below shows live departures for Barking to Grays trains for today, Friday 9 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:18 Barking | 0h20 | 7:38 Grays | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:33 Barking | 0h20 | 7:53 Grays | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:08 Barking | 0h20 | 9:28 Grays | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:08 Barking | 0h19 | 14:27 Grays | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:08 Barking | 0h19 | 15:27 Grays | 0 changesdirect |
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Local heritage museum covering Thurrock life, archaeology and industry, with practical displays useful for understanding the area.
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Pie, mash and liquor is a classic East End meal of minced beef pie, mashed potato and parsley sauce, popular across Essex and east London.
Ridgewell pudding is a traditional Essex suet pastry pudding, usually filled with seasoned pork. It reflects older rural cooking in the county.
Popular Turkish restaurant serving grilled meats, meze and fresh bread in a lively, casual setting convenient for Grays diners.
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Smart modern Indian restaurant known locally for curries, tandoori dishes and attentive service in a comfortable dining room.
Moderate for south-east England. Meals and transport are manageable, but hotel prices can be higher than in smaller UK towns, especially near London links.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up for taxis and small café bills if service is good.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barking to Grays 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 Grays, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Barking to Grays trains use the Barking to Grays station pair. Use this guide to compare Barking and Grays train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Barking has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Barking.
Wi-Fi is available at Barking. ATMs are available at Barking.
Ticket office support is available at Barking. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03457 44 44 22, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Barking: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Barking: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barking: 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.
Grays has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Grays.
Wi-Fi is available at Grays.
Ticket office support is available at Grays. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03457 44 44 22, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Grays: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Grays: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Grays: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There are no lifts at the station, but step free access is available from Station Approach to platform 1 and Crown Road to platforms 2/3, 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.
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