There are 8 ways to get from Brixton to Barking by train, subway, ferry, bus, rideshare, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, subway
best- Take the train from Loughborough Junction to London Blackfriarstrain Sutton / ...
- Take the subway from Blackfriars station to Barking stationsubway District
39 min£9–30Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from London to Ilford12.2 mi
38 min£1Ferry
- Take the ferry from London Bridge City Pier to Barking Riverside Pierferry Rb1 / ...
56 minLine 35 bus, subway
- Take the bus from Loughborough Junction Station to Liverpool Street Stationbus 35
- Take the subway from Liverpool Street station to Barking stationsubway Hammersmith & City / ...
1h 9m£8–58Train, subway via Whitechapel
- Take the train from Denmark Hill to Whitechapeltrain Clapham Junction - Dalston Junction / ...
- Take the subway from Whitechapel station to Barking stationsubway Hammersmith & City / ...
40 min£9–32Line 133 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Villa Road to Poultry / Bank Stationbus 133
- Take the bus from Cannon Street Station to North Streetbus N15
1h 30m£3–62Taxi
- Take the taxi from Brixton to Barkingtaxi 11.6 mi
29 min£30–40Drive 11.6 mi
- Drive from Brixton to Barkingcar 11.6 mi
29 min£3–5
Brixton to Barking by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brixton to Barking is to rideshare which costs £1 and takes 38 min.
The fastest way to get from Brixton to Barking is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs £30 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Brixton to Barking. However, there are services departing from Villa Road and arriving at North Street via Cannon Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from London Bridge City Pier and arriving at Barking Riverside Pier. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 56 min.
No, there is no direct train from Brixton to Barking station. However, there are services departing from Loughborough Junction and arriving at Barking station via Blackfriars station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39 min.
The distance between Brixton and Barking is 12 miles. The road distance is 11.6 miles.
The best way to get from Brixton to Barking without a car is to train and subway which takes 39 min and costs £8 - £35.
It takes approximately 39 min to get from Brixton to Barking, including transfers.
Brixton to Barking bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Villa Road station.
Brixton to Barking train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Loughborough Junction station.
What companies run services between Brixton, England and Barking, England?
Uber Boat by Thames Clippers operates a ferry from London Bridge City Pier to Barking Riverside Pier every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 56 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Villa Road to North Street via Poultry / Bank Station and Cannon Street Station in around 1h 30m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Loughborough Junction to London Blackfriars
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–4
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Loughborough Junction to London Blackfriars
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £1–4
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to London Underground (Tube)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Blackfriars station to Barking station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–27
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
Subway from Liverpool Street station to Barking station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–24
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
Subway from Whitechapel station to Barking station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–21
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Denmark Hill to Whitechapel
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–12
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/london-overground/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Loughborough Junction Station to Liverpool Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–35
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–35
Bus from Cannon Street Station to North Street
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–60
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–60
- Phone
- +44 20 7788 8550
- [email protected]
- Website
- transportukbus.com
Bus from Villa Road to Poultry / Bank Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.transportukbus.com/
- Phone
- 020 7001 2200
- [email protected]
- Website
- thamesclippers.com
Ferry from London Bridge City Pier to Barking Riverside Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.thamesclippers.com/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from London to Ilford
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £1
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- £30–40
Clapham Common Taxi Rank
- Phone
- +44 800 118 2494
- Website
- cabs.com
ComCab London
- Phone
- +44 20 7908 0271
- Website
- comcab.com
Freenow
- Phone
- +44 20 3929 3786
- Website
- free-now.com
Gett UK
- Phone
- +44 20 7397 4300
- Website
- gett.com
Radio Taxis London
- Phone
- +44 20 7272 2626
- Website
- google.com
Gipsy Hill Cabs Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 8659 9999
- Website
- gipsyhillminicabs.co.uk
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube
Read the travel guide
How do I buy a London Underground ticket?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Brixton to Barking bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Poultry / Bank Station.
Brixton to Barking train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London Blackfriars station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brixton to Barking is 12 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Brixton to Barking.
Book your Brixton to Barking train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Brixton to Barking bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 20314+ hotels available in Barking.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Brixton and Barking. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.