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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Chester to Barking
Cheapest price
£79
Average price
£84
Fastest journey
3 h 52 m
Average duration
5 h 15 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
273 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chester to Barking is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chester to Barking will cost around £84 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £79.
Of the 2 trains that leave Chester for Barking every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 273 km distance in an average of 5 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 38 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 coach and train for Chester to Barking
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chester to Barking among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £85. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £85, and a train costs an average of £76.
Distance: 273 km
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£91 Average Price | £86 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 43m Average total duration 9h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Chester to Barking train times
The table below shows live departures for Chester to Barking trains for today, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:48 Chester | 4h17 | 08:05 Barking | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04:56 Chester | 3h27 | 08:23 Barking | 0 changesdirect | |
| 05:24 Chester | 3h26 | 08:50 Barking | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chester to Barking
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Chester to Barking run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £76 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:08, the last at 20:31. The fastest train covers the 273 km distance in 3h 27m.
Distance 273 km |
Average train duration 2h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £76 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 27m |
First train 05:08 |
Last train 20:31 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Chester to Barking trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Chester and Barking from £76. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Chester to Barking train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chester to Barking 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Chester and Barking
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 21:40 Saturday 05:40 - 21:40 Sunday 07:10 - 20:40
- Type of shops available: News agent
- Car Park: Chester West
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Step free access is available to all platforms via lifts.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- 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: The toilets are located on Main Concourse and on Platform 7a. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse and on Platform 7a; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On the concourse
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stop outside the station front
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- 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
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