The cheapest and fastest trains from Kettering to Barking
Cheapest price
£26
Average price
£26
Fastest journey
2 h 32 m
Average duration
2 h 35 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
111 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kettering to Barking is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kettering to Barking will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £26.
Of the 3 trains that leave Kettering for Barking every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 111 km distance in an average of 2 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 32 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 40 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.






Live departures
Kettering to Barking train times
The table below shows live departures for Kettering to Barking trains for tomorrow, Friday 28 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 03:33 Kettering | 2h40 | 06:13 Barking | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 03:40 Kettering | 2h32 | 06:12 Barking | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 03:43 Kettering | 2h34 | 06:17 Barking | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Kettering to Barking
Trains from Kettering to Barking run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:14, the last at 21:09. The fastest train covers the 111 km distance in 2h 6m.
Distance 111 km |
Average train duration 1h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 6m |
First train 00:14 |
Last train 21:09 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains from Kettering to Barking trainsEast Midlands Trains trains will get you between Kettering and Barking from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Kettering to Barking train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kettering 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 Kettering and Barking
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:30 Saturday 06:00 - 20:30 Sunday 08:00 - 21:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station. This station has step free access to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms.
- 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: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Ticket Office upon request.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 adjacent to lift and station managers office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the bus stop on Northfield Avenue, close to the junction with Station Road.
- 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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