What is the cheapest way to get from Barking to Royal Docks?

The cheapest way to get from Barking to Royal Docks is to bus which costs £1 - £20 and takes 12 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Barking to Royal Docks?

The fastest way to get from Barking to Royal Docks is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs £30 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Barking and Royal Docks?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Barking Town Centre and arriving at North Woolwich Free Ferry. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

Is there a direct train between Barking and Royal Docks?

No, there is no direct train from Barking to Royal Docks station. However, there are services departing from Barking and arriving at London City Airport DLR Station via West Ham DLR Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18 min.

How far is it from Barking to Royal Docks?

The distance between Barking and Royal Docks is 4 miles.

How do I travel from Barking to Royal Docks without a car?

The best way to get from Barking to Royal Docks without a car is to bus which takes 12 min and costs £1 - £20.

How long does it take to get from Barking to Royal Docks?

The bus from Barking Town Centre to North Woolwich Free Ferry takes 12 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Barking to Royal Docks bus from?

Barking to Royal Docks bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Barking Town Centre station.

Where do I catch the Barking to Royal Docks train from?

Barking to Royal Docks train services, operated by c2c, depart from Barking station.

Train or bus from Barking to Royal Docks?

The best way to get from Barking to Royal Docks is to bus which takes 12 min and costs £1 - £20. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £3 - £6 and takes 18 min.

Where does the Barking to Royal Docks bus arrive?

Barking to Royal Docks bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at North Woolwich Free Ferry station.

Where does the Barking to Royal Docks train arrive?

Barking to Royal Docks train services, operated by c2c, arrive at West Ham station.

Where can I stay near Royal Docks?

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There are 4 ways to get from Barking to Royal Docks by bus, train, taxi, or foot

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Barking Town Centre to North Woolwich Free Ferrybus Sl2
12 min
£1–20
Train
1. Take the train from Barking to West Hamtrain Shoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
2. Take the train from West Ham DLR Station to London City Airport DLR Stationtrain Dlr
18 min
£3–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Barking to Royal Dockstaxi 4.4 mi
9 min
£30–40
Walk
1. Take the foot from Barking to Royal Dockswalk 4 mi
1h 18m

Barking to Royal Docks by bus

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Distance: 3.5 mi
Duration: 12 min

What companies run services between Barking, England and Royal Docks, England?

Arriva UK operates a bus from Barking Town Centre to North Woolwich Free Ferry every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 12 min. Go Ahead London also services this route every 5 minutes. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barking to London City Airport DLR Station via West Ham and West Ham DLR Station in around 18 min.

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