What is the cheapest way to get from Barking to City Road Station?

The cheapest way to get from Barking to City Road Station is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 22 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Barking to City Road Station?

The fastest way to get from Barking to City Road Station is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs £45 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Barking and City Road Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Barking to City Road Station. However, there are services departing from Barking Town Centre and arriving at Central Street via Aldgate East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Barking and City Road Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Barking station station and arriving at Barbican station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.

How far is it from Barking to City Road Station?

The distance between Barking and City Road Station is 10 miles. The road distance is 9.9 miles.

How do I travel from Barking to City Road Station without a car?

The best way to get from Barking to City Road Station without a car is to train and line 205 bus which takes 41 min and costs £4 - £7.

How long does it take to get from Barking to City Road Station?

It takes approximately 41 min to get from Barking to City Road Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barking to City Road Station bus from?

Barking to City Road Station bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Barking Town Centre station.

Where do I catch the Barking to City Road Station train from?

Barking to City Road Station train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Barking station.

Where does the Barking to City Road Station bus arrive?

Barking to City Road Station bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Aldgate East station.

Where does the Barking to City Road Station train arrive?

Barking to City Road Station train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Barbican station.

Can I drive from Barking to City Road Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Barking to City Road Station is 10 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Barking to City Road Station.

Where can I stay near City Road Station?

There are 21199+ hotels available in City Road Station.

Barking to City Road Station - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 205 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Barking to City Road Station by train, bus, subway, taxi, or car

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Train, line 205 bus
best
1. Take the train from Barking to London Fenchurch Streettrain Shoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Duke's Place to Central Streetbus 205 / ...
41 min
£5–6
Drive 9.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Barking to City Road Stationcar 9.8 mi
22 min
£3–4
Subway
1. Take the subway from Barking station to Barbican stationsubway Hammersmith & City / ...
46 min
£5
Bus, line 205 bus
1. Take the bus from Barking Town Centre to Aldgate Eastbus N15
2. Take the bus from Aldgate East to Central Streetbus 205 / ...
1h 1m
£4–43
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Barking to City Road Stationtaxi 9.8 mi
22 min
£45–60

Barking to City Road Station by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 9.5 mi
Duration: 41 min

What companies run services between Barking, England and City Road Station, Greater London, England?

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Barking station to Barbican station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £5 and the journey takes 32 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barking Town Centre to Central Street via Aldgate East in around 1h 1m.

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