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How to get from Barking to Colchester by Tube and train?

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From Barking to Colchester by Tube and train

To get from Barking to Colchester in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the C2C train from Barking station to West Ham station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the JUBILEE Tube and finally take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Stratford station to Colchester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min.

65min
Train - C2C
Tube - JUBILEE
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from Barking

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Barking
  • 2
    Train - C2C
    Wait for train
    C2C
    London Fenchurch Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    West Ham
    5 min
  • 4
    Tube - JUBILEE
    Wait for Tube
    JUBILEE
    Stratford
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Stratford
    3 min
  • 6
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Norwich
  • 7
    Ride to train station Colchester
    Ride to train station
    Colchester
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Barking to Colchester by bus and train

To get from Barking to Colchester in London, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the SL2 bus from Barking Station Barking (K) station to Ilford Station (G) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ELIZABETH train and finally take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Stratford station to Colchester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min.

76min
Bus - SL2SL2
Train - ELIZABETH
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from Barking Station Barking (K)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Barking
  • 2
    Bus - SL2SL2
    Wait for bus
    SL2
    Walthamstow Central
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ilford Station (G)
    ID G
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ilford
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Heathrow Terminal 4
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stratford
    9 min
  • 7
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Norwich
  • 8
    Ride to train station Colchester
    Ride to train station
    Colchester
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Barking to Colchester

The distance between Barking, London and Colchester, London is approximately 83.79 km, which can typically be travelled in 65 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Barking to Colchester by Tube and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in London – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Barking

Barking is located at Barking, London and the nearest public transport station is Park Avenue Barking (WB).

Tube stations close to Barking:

  • Barking
  • Upney
  • East Ham

Train stations close to Barking:

  • Seven Kings

Bus stations close to Barking:

  • Park Avenue Barking (WB)
  • Park Avenue Barking Barking (EB)
  • Longbridge Road (R)

Public transport stations close to Colchester, London

Colchester is located at Colchester, London and the nearest public transport station is Colchester.

Bus stations close to Colchester:

  • Colchester
  • Colchester Railway Station, Colchester
  • Oaks Place, Colchester

Barking to Colchester map

From Barking to Colchester by bus and train

To get from Barking to Colchester in London, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the SL2 bus from Barking Station Barking (K) station to Ilford Station (G) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ELIZABETH train and finally take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Stratford station to Colchester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min.

76min
Bus - SL2SL2
Train - ELIZABETH
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from Barking Station Barking (K)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Barking
  • 2
    Bus - SL2SL2
    Wait for bus
    SL2
    Walthamstow Central
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ilford Station (G)
    ID G
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ilford
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Heathrow Terminal 4
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stratford
    9 min
  • 7
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Norwich
  • 8
    Ride to train station Colchester
    Ride to train station
    Colchester
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Barking to Colchester?

    The fastest way takes 65 minutes, using Bus line C2C, Bus line JUBILEE, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Barking to Colchester?

    The alternative route takes 76 minutes, using Bus line SL2, Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA.

  • Is there a direct train between Barking and Colchester in London?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one Tube line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 5 min.

  • Which train line goes from Barking to Colchester in London?

    The C2C train line goes from London Fenchurch Street station near Barking to West Ham station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one Tube line till West Ham station near Colchester in London

  • How long does it take to travel from Barking to Colchester in London by train and Tube?

    The total travel time between Barking and Colchester in London by train and Tube is about 1 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Barking to get to Colchester in London?

    Get on the C2C train from the London Fenchurch Street station near Barking in London.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Barking and Colchester in London?

    Get off the train at the West Ham station, which is closest to Colchester in London.

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