What is the cheapest way to get from Barking to Chatham?

The cheapest way to get from Barking to Chatham is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 37 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Barking to Chatham?

The fastest way to get from Barking to Chatham is to drive which takes 37 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Barking and Chatham?

No, there is no direct bus from Barking station to Chatham station. However, there are services departing from Plumstead High Street / Plumstead Station and arriving at Railway Station New Cut via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Barking and Chatham?

No, there is no direct train from Barking to Chatham. However, there are services departing from Barking and arriving at Chatham via West Ham DLR Station and Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.

How far is it from Barking to Chatham?

The distance between Barking and Chatham is 34 miles. The road distance is 27.5 miles.

How do I travel from Barking to Chatham without a car?

The best way to get from Barking to Chatham without a car is to taxi and train which takes 1h 12m and costs £40 - £55.

How long does it take to get from Barking to Chatham?

It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Barking to Chatham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barking to Chatham bus from?

Barking to Chatham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Plumstead High Street / Plumstead Station.

Where do I catch the Barking to Chatham train from?

Barking to Chatham train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Stratford International station.

Train or bus from Barking to Chatham?

The best way to get from Barking to Chatham is to line 96 bus and line 700 bus which takes 2h 27m and costs £30 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £16 - £30 and takes 1h 15m.

Where does the Barking to Chatham bus arrive?

Barking to Chatham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Barking to Chatham train arrive?

Barking to Chatham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Chatham station.

Can I drive from Barking to Chatham?

Yes, the driving distance between Barking to Chatham is 27 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Barking to Chatham.

How do I get a train ticket from Barking to Chatham?

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Where can I stay near Chatham?

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Barking to Chatham - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, and line 96 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Barking to Chatham by taxi, train, bus, or car

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Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Barking to Plumsteadtaxi
2. Take the train from Plumstead to Chathamtrain Luton - Rainham / ...
1h 12m
£41–51
Drive 27.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Barking to Chathamcar 27.3 mi
37 min
£7–10
Line 96 bus, line 700 bus
1. Take the bus from Plumstead High Street / Plumstead Station to Bus Stationbus 96
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Station New Cutbus 700
2h 27m
£30–37
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Barking to Chathamtaxi 27.3 mi
37 min
£120–150
Train
1. Take the train from Stratford International to Chathamtrain St Pancras International - Faversham / ...
1h 15m
£16–30

Barking to Chatham by train

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Distance: 33.6 mi
Duration: 1h 12m

What companies run services between Barking, England and Chatham, England?

You can take a vehicle from Barking to Railway Station New Cut via Plumstead High Street / Plumstead Station and Bus Station in around 2h 27m. Alternatively, Southeastern operates a train from Stratford International to Chatham hourly. Tickets cost £14–25 and the journey takes 33 min.

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