1,000+ travel companies
1,000+ travel companies
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
4.942K ratings
Google Play
4.6136K reviews
The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester to Barking
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£44
Average price
£69
Fastest journey
2 h 15 m
Average duration
2 h 23 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
148 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leicester to Barking is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to Barking will cost around £69 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £44.
Fast trains
Of the 5 trains that leave Leicester for Barking every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 148 km distance in an average of 2 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 30 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.
04:472h17
Leicester07:04Barking
£441One-way
0 changes
03:473h00
Leicester06:47Barking
£511One-way
0 changes
04:172h30
Leicester06:47Barking
£621One-way
0 changes
20:232h24
Leicester22:47Barking
£921One-way
0 changes
10:332h15
Leicester12:48Barking
£941One-way
0 changes
10:332h15
Leicester12:48Barking
£941One-way
0 changes
04:472h17
Leicester07:04Barking
£441One-way
0 changes
20:232h24
Leicester22:47Barking
£921One-way
0 changes
08:302h27
Leicester10:57Barking
£1301One-way
0 changes
04:172h30
Leicester06:47Barking
£621One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Leicester to Barking
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Barking among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £23.
Distance: 148 km
Compare train with
| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£63 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Leicester to Barking train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 02:44
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:17 Leicester | 2h30 | 06:47 Barking | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04:47 Leicester | 2h25 | 07:12 Barking | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:13 Leicester | 2h30 | 09:43 Barking | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:31 Leicester | 2h17 | 09:48 Barking | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14:12 Leicester | 2h30 | 16:42 Barking | 0 changesdirect |
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Leicester to Barking by coach or train
Thu
06 Nov
06 Nov
Fri
07 Nov
07 Nov
Sat
08 Nov
08 Nov
Sun
09 Nov
09 Nov
Mon
10 Nov
10 Nov
Tue
11 Nov
11 Nov
Wed
12 Nov
12 Nov
Journey information
Overview: Train from Leicester to Barking
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Leicester to Barking run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £5
Distance 148 km |
Average train duration 1h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 10m |
First train 00:20 |
Last train 22:32 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £5
Train companies: East Midlands Trains from Leicester to Barking trainsEast Midlands Trains trains will get you between Leicester and Barking from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
East Midlands Trains
About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 10m
Cheapest Price
£19
East Midlands Trains frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone
FAQs: Leicester to Barking train
FAQs: Travel by train from Leicester to Barking easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Leicester to Barking.
The train distance from Leicester to Barking is 148 km.
The train journey from Leicester to Barking covers a distance of 148 km and takes approximately 2h 10m. Trains run 3 per day.
Booking trains from Leicester to Barking in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The first train from Leicester to Barking leaves at 0:20.
The last train from Leicester to Barking departs at 22:32.
The cost of a train ticket from Leicester to Barking can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £23, while the average price tends to be around £63.
To get from Leicester to Barking, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Barking is by coach, costing approximately £5.
The train station in Leicester that goes to Barking is Leicester station (LEI), and it arrives at Barking station (BKG).
Trains from Leicester to Barking run approximately 3 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Leicester to Barking.
Yes, you can take the train from Leicester to Barking.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Leicester to Barking.
There is no night train service from Leicester to Barking.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Leicester and Barking
Leicester
Barking
The major train station for departures in Leicester is Leicester. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Leicester for your trip from Leicester to Barking.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
Parking
- Car Park: Short stay car park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases.
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on the end of Platform 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub situated on the lower floor (old Red Star parcels area) which can be accessed via the lift located to the left of the Customer Information desk. Stands also available in main car park and station front near short stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Leicester
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front
The major train station for arrivals in Barking is Barking. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Barking for your journey to Barking from Leicester.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 23:00 Saturday 05:15 - 23:00 Sunday 06:45 - 10:45
Shopping
- Type of shops available: WH Smith, Jewellers, Florist and Dry Cleaners.
Parking
- Car Park: Vicarage Field Shopping Centre
Taxis
- Taxi: Outside entrance on Station Parade
- Accessible taxis: Yes
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Outside main entrance on Station Parade
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03457 44 44 22
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Barking
- 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
Barking Riverside
Amenities at train station
DiningATMTaxisAccessibilityBike Parking
Most popular train connections from Leicester
More options for your journey from Leicester to Barking
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Most popular trains to and from Barking and Leicester
Most popular train connections to Barking
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
