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

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 3 min.

63min
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
    6 min
  • 4
    Tube - JUBILEE
    Wait for Tube
    JUBILEE
    Stratford
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Stratford
    2 min
  • 6
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Norwich
  • 7
    Ride to train station Colchester
    Ride to train station
    Colchester
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Barking to Colchester by train

To get from Barking to Colchester in London, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the OVERGROUND train from Barking station to Wanstead Park 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 11 min.

71min
Train - OVERGROUND
Train - ELIZABETH
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from Barking

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Barking
  • 2
    Train - OVERGROUND
    Wait for train
    OVERGROUND
    Gospel Oak
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wanstead Park
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Forest Gate
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    London Liverpool Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stratford
    4 min
  • 7
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Norwich
  • 8
    Ride to train station Colchester
    Ride to train station
    Colchester
    39 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 52.08 mi, which can typically be travelled in 63 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 Barking Station Barking (K).

Tube stations close to Barking:

  • East Ham
  • Upney
  • Barking

Train stations close to Barking:

  • Seven Kings

Bus stations close to Barking:

  • Barking Station Barking (K)
  • Barking Station (H)
  • Barking Station (N)

Public transport stations close to Colchester, London

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

Train stations close to Colchester:

  • Colchester Town

Bus stations close to Colchester:

  • The Bricklayers Arms, Colchester
  • Groves Close, Colchester
  • Colchester Railway Station, Colchester

From Barking to Colchester by train

To get from Barking to Colchester in London, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the OVERGROUND train from Barking station to Wanstead Park 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 11 min.

71min
Train - OVERGROUND
Train - ELIZABETH
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from Barking

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Barking
  • 2
    Train - OVERGROUND
    Wait for train
    OVERGROUND
    Gospel Oak
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wanstead Park
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Forest Gate
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    London Liverpool Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stratford
    4 min
  • 7
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Norwich
  • 8
    Ride to train station Colchester
    Ride to train station
    Colchester
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 63 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 71 minutes, using Bus line OVERGROUND, 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 3 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 3 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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