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 Southend-on-Sea to Barking
Showing times and prices for 03 Dec
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£10
Fastest journey
41 m
Average duration
52 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
44 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Southend-on-Sea to Barking is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Southend-on-Sea to Barking will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
Fast trains
Of the 5 trains that leave Southend-on-Sea 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 44 km distance in an average of 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 41 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 2 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.
14:411h00
Southend-on-Sea15:41Barking
£71One-way
0 changes
15:350h41
Southend-on-Sea16:16Barking
£101One-way
0 changes
03:110h57
Southend-on-Sea04:08Barking
£101One-way
0 changes
03:240h41
Southend-on-Sea04:05Barking
£111One-way
0 changes
08:091h02
Southend-on-Sea09:11Barking
£121One-way
0 changes
03:240h41
Southend-on-Sea04:05Barking
£111One-way
0 changes
15:350h41
Southend-on-Sea16:16Barking
£101One-way
0 changes
03:110h57
Southend-on-Sea04:08Barking
£101One-way
0 changes
14:411h00
Southend-on-Sea15:41Barking
£71One-way
0 changes
08:091h02
Southend-on-Sea09:11Barking
£121One-way
0 changes
Live departures
Southend-on-Sea to Barking train times
The table below shows live departures for Southend-on-Sea to Barking trains for today, Tuesday 2 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 07:28
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:32 Southend-on-Sea | 0h44 | 09:16 Barking | 0 changesdirect | |
| 20:36 Southend-on-Sea | 0h40 | 21:16 Barking | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 3 December | |||||
| 03:11 Southend-on-Sea | 0h57 | 04:08 Barking | 0 changesdirect | |
| 03:24 Southend-on-Sea | 0h41 | 04:05 Barking | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Southend-on-Sea to Barking by train
Compare train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Wed
03 Dec
03 Dec
Thu
04 Dec
04 Dec
Fri
05 Dec
05 Dec
Sat
06 Dec
06 Dec
Sun
07 Dec
07 Dec
Mon
08 Dec
08 Dec
Tue
09 Dec
09 Dec
Journey information
Overview: Train from Southend-on-Sea to Barking
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Southend-on-Sea to Barking run on average 6 times per day, taking around 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 44 km distance in 36m.
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
Distance 44 km |
Average train duration 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 36m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
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
Train companies: c2c from Southend-on-Sea to Barking trainsc2c trains will get you between Southend-on-Sea and Barking from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
c2c
About
c2c is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Fenchurch Street to destinations in East London and Essex, including Southend, Basildon, and Grays. c2c offers a range of train types, including the Class 357 Electrostar, Class 312 Electrostar, and Class 315 Electrostar. These trains are modern and comfortable, with air conditioning, power sockets, and free Wi-Fi. c2c also offers a range of ticket types, including Anytime, Off-Peak, and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include a café bar, toilets, and luggage storage. The most popular routes for c2c are London Fenchurch Street to Southend Central, London Fenchurch Street to Basildon, and London Fenchurch Street to Grays.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
36m
Cheapest Price
£7
c2c frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas between seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Bar/bistro service available on most trains offering snacks, drinks, and light meals
Seat reservation
Seat reservations mandatory and included in ticket price for high-speed trains, optional for regional trains
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and assistance available for passengers with reduced mobility
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle, service animals free
Quiet zone
FAQs: Southend-on-Sea to Barking train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Southend-on-Sea 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.
The cost of a train ticket from Southend-on-Sea to Barking can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £7, while the average price tends to be around £10.
To explore Barking, spending 1 to 2 days is typically sufficient to visit its main attractions and enjoy local experiences.
Booking trains from Southend-on-Sea to Barking in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
To travel from Southend-on-Sea to Barking, you can take a train.
The train journey from Southend-on-Sea to Barking covers a distance of 44 km and takes approximately 36m. Trains run 6 per day.
Yes, a day trip from Southend-on-Sea to Barking is feasible. The journey takes 36m with a distance of 44 km. Trains run 6 times per day.
The train station in Southend-on-Sea that goes to Barking is Southend Central (SOC), and it arrives at Barking station (BKG).
The cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Barking is by train, costing approximately £7.
The first train from Southend-on-Sea to Barking leaves at 0:01.
The train distance from Southend-on-Sea to Barking is 44 km.
The last train from Southend-on-Sea to Barking departs at 23:58.
Trains from Southend-on-Sea to Barking run approximately 6 times per day.
Yes, there is a direct train between Southend-on-Sea and Barking. The service operates 6 times per day, provided by c2c.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Southend-on-Sea to Barking.
There is no night train service from Southend-on-Sea to Barking.
Yes, you can take the train from Southend-on-Sea to Barking.
The train journey from Southend-on-Sea to Barking offers pleasant views of the Essex countryside and glimpses of the Thames estuary, particularly on the initial portion of the trip. However, as the train approaches Barking, the scenery becomes more urban and industrial.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Southend-on-Sea and Barking
Southend-on-Sea
Barking
The major train station for departures in Southend-on-Sea is Chalkwell. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Chalkwell for your trip from Southend-on-Sea to Barking.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 19:45 Saturday 06:40 - 16:15 Sunday 07:45 - 15:30
Distance to city center
3 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step free access is not available to either platform at this station
- Accessible public telephones: No
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: No
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Platforms 1&2. Access to the National key toilets must be requested at the Ticket Office window.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Ladies toilets
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Outside station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03457 44 44 22
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Chalkwell
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement buses will call at the station entrance at stop A and B.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 13:00 Saturday 06:00 - 13:00 Sunday Closed No train service on Sundays
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Within forecourt
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Prittlewell
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at the junction of East Street and Station Approach
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDining
ATMAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 18:45 Saturday 06:30 - 21:00 Sunday 07:30 - 19:00
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: 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 Platforms 3 & 4 Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Platforms 3/4 Concourse; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platforms 3/4 concourse. This can be accessed using a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Outside platforms 1/2 & on platform 3/4 concourse
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03457 44 44 22
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Southend Central
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on Clifftown Road near The Last Public House
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDining
TaxisAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 18:00 Saturday 06:30 - 15:30 Sunday 08:00 - 15:15
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step free access is only available from Ambleside Drive to platform 1 (London bound)
- 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: No
WC
- 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.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1. This can be accessed using a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Outside ticket office on platform 1 and at Riviera Drive entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03457 44 44 22
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Southend East
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on Southchurch Road, Bus Stop A (Towards Southend and London), Bus Stop B (Towards Shoeburyness)
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 17:15 Saturday 07:00 - 15:45 Sunday 08:00 - 15:45
Distance to city center
3 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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 to both platforms from street level
- 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 Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03457 44 44 22
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Thorpe Bay
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops at the front of the station on Acacia Drive
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 Southend-on-Sea.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWC
HotelLost 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 ParkingMost popular train connections from Southend-on-Sea
More options for your journey from Southend-on-Sea to Barking
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Most popular trains to and from Barking and Southend-on-Sea
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.
