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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Barking station (BKG)
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£55
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£55
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
2 h 55 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
3 h 8 m
Trains on 18 Sept
4
Distance
226 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Barking station (BKG) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Barking station (BKG) will cost around £55 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £55.
To travel from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Barking station (BKG) you need to make at least 2 changes.
W35431+
C37570+
Tube from Whitechapel to London Fenchurch Street+
F455005:073h12Cardiff Central (CDF)8:19Barking station (BKG)£551One-way3 changes- W35431+
C34402+C379875:073h20Cardiff Central (CDF)8:27Barking station (BKG)£551One-way2 changes - W35160+Tube from Whitechapel to London Fenchurch Street+F45257+C376185:532h55Cardiff Central (CDF)8:48Barking station (BKG)£551One-way3 changes
- W35160+C34424+C380275:533h04Cardiff Central (CDF)8:57Barking station (BKG)£551One-way2 changes
- W35160+Tube from Whitechapel to London Fenchurch Street+F45257+C376185:532h55Cardiff Central (CDF)8:48Barking station (BKG)£551One-way3 changes
- W35160+C34424+C380275:533h04Cardiff Central (CDF)8:57Barking station (BKG)£551One-way2 changes
- W35431+C37570+Tube from Whitechapel to London Fenchurch Street+F455005:073h12Cardiff Central (CDF)8:19Barking station (BKG)£551One-way3 changes
- W35431+C34402+C379875:073h20Cardiff Central (CDF)8:27Barking station (BKG)£551One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train for Cardiff Central (CDF) to Barking station (BKG)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Barking station (BKG) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £137 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 54m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £137, while a train costs an average of £137.
Distance: 226 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£137 Average Price Cheapest | £44 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 1h 11m sooner (2h 24m by train vs 3h 35m by car). Tickets start at around £137 compared to roughly £44 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Cardiff Central (CDF) to Barking station (BKG) train times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff Central (CDF) to Barking station (BKG) trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20:18 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h05 | 23:23 Barking station (BKG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
| W35431+Tube from Whitechapel to London Fenchurch Street+C37570+F45500 | 5:07 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h12 | 8:19 Barking station (BKG) | 3 changes | |
| W35431+C34402+C37987 | 5:07 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h20 | 8:27 Barking station (BKG) | 2 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Barking station (BKG)
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Trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Barking station (BKG) run on average 1 times per day, taking around 2h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £137 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:07, the last at 21:20. The fastest train covers the 226 km distance in 2h 22m.
Distance 226 km |
Average train duration 2h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £137 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 2h 22m |
First train 5:07 |
Last train 21:20 |
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Train companies: Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Barking station (BKG) trainsGreat Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Barking station (BKG) from £137. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Cardiff Central (CDF) to Barking station (BKG) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Barking station (BKG) 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 Barking station (BKG), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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