Barking Riverside Station – Information for Travellers

Overview

Barking Riverside Station is the southern terminus of the extended London Overground line from Gospel Oak. Opened in 2022, it serves the rapidly growing Barking Riverside development, providing fast links to Barking, East London, and north London.

Lines and Services

London Overground – Gospel Oak to Barking Riverside Line

• Services toward Barking, Woodgrange Park, Walthamstow, and Gospel Oak
• Typical journey times:
  • Barking Riverside → Barking: ~7 minutes
  • Barking Riverside → Walthamstow Queen’s Road: ~22 minutes
  • Barking Riverside → Gospel Oak: ~34 minutes

Station Facilities

• Modern ticket hall
• Bus interchange
• Cycle parking
• Help points
• Oyster/contactless
• Step‑free access throughout

Accessibility

Barking Riverside Station is fully step‑free with lifts and level boarding to trains.

Local Area

Nearby attractions include the Barking Riverside development, Thames View, Riverside Campus schools, and the Thames riverfront walkway.