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

The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Barking is to bus and line 53 bus which costs £14 - £35 and takes 2h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Canterbury to Barking is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Canterbury and Barking?

No, there is no direct bus from Canterbury station to Barking. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Vincent Road /Woolwich Arsenal via New Cross Gate Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Canterbury and Barking?

No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Barking. However, there are services departing from Canterbury West and arriving at Barking via Stratford International DLR Station and West Ham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.

How far is it from Canterbury to Barking?

The distance between Canterbury and Barking is 70 miles. The road distance is 56.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Canterbury to Barking without a car is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs £35 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 1h 11m to get from Canterbury to Barking, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Barking bus from?

Canterbury to Barking bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Barking train from?

Canterbury to Barking train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.

Train or bus from Canterbury to Barking?

The best way to get from Canterbury to Barking is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 53 bus, which costs £14 - £35 and takes 2h 24m.

Where does the Canterbury to Barking bus arrive?

Canterbury to Barking bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at New Cross Gate Station.

Where does the Canterbury to Barking train arrive?

Canterbury to Barking train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Stratford International station.

Can I drive from Canterbury to Barking?

Yes, the driving distance between Canterbury to Barking is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Canterbury to Barking.

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

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Canterbury to Barking - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 53 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Canterbury to Barking by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
1h 11m
£35–68
Bus, line 53 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to New Cross Gate Stationbus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from New Cross Gate Station to Vincent Road /Woolwich Arsenalbus 53 / ...
2h 24m
£14–31
Drive 55.8 mi
1. Drive from Canterbury to Barkingcar 55.8 mi
1h 3m
£14–20
Train via Gillingham
1. Take the train from Canterbury East to Rainham (Kent)train Dover Priory - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Rainham (Kent) to Plumsteadtrain Rainham
2h 3m
£25–49

Canterbury to Barking by train

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Distance: 69.4 mi
Duration: 1h 11m

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

Southeastern operates a train from Canterbury West to Stratford International hourly. Tickets cost £30–65 and the journey takes 47 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Vincent Road /Woolwich Arsenal via New Cross Gate Station in around 2h 24m.

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