There are 4 ways to get from Barking to Herne Bay by train, bus, or car
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Train via Gillingham
best- Take the train from Plumstead to Rainham (Kent)train Luton - Rainham / ...
- Take the train from Rainham (Kent) to Herne Baytrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
1h 56m£27–37Line 129 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Beckton Bus Station to Lewisham Stationbus 129
- Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
4h 5m£15–83Drive 59.4 mi
- Drive from Barking to Herne Baycar 59.4 mi
1h 6m£15–22Train
- Take the train from Stratford International to Herne Baytrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
2h 23m£31–60
Barking to Herne Bay by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barking to Herne Bay is to drive which costs £14 - £22 and takes 1h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Barking to Herne Bay is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs £14 - £22.
No, there is no direct bus from Barking station to Herne Bay. However, there are services departing from Beckton Bus Station and arriving at Library via Lewisham Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Barking to Herne Bay. However, there are services departing from Plumstead and arriving at Herne Bay via Rainham (Kent). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
The distance between Barking and Herne Bay is 51 miles. The road distance is 59.8 miles.
The best way to get from Barking to Herne Bay without a car is to train via Gillingham which takes 1h 56m and costs £27 - £40.
It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Barking to Herne Bay, including transfers.
Barking to Herne Bay bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Beckton Bus Station.
Barking to Herne Bay train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Plumstead station.
The best way to get from Barking to Herne Bay is to train via Gillingham which takes 1h 56m and costs £27 - £40. Alternatively, you can line 129 bus and bus, which costs £14 - £85 and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between Barking, England and Herne Bay, England?
You can take a train from Plumstead to Herne Bay via Rainham (Kent) in around 1h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beckton Bus Station to Library via Lewisham Station and Bus Station in around 4h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Plumstead to Rainham (Kent)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Go Ahead London
Bus from Beckton Bus Station to Lewisham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–65
- Website
- Go Ahead London
- One hour Ticket
- £1–65
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More Questions & Answers
Barking to Herne Bay bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Lewisham Station.
Barking to Herne Bay train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Rainham (Kent) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barking to Herne Bay is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Barking to Herne Bay.
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