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

The cheapest way to get from Chatham to Barking is to line 700 bus and line 96 bus which costs £1 - £3 and takes 1h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chatham to Barking is to drive which takes 38 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Chatham and Barking?

No, there is no direct bus from Chatham station to Barking station. However, there are services departing from Chatham station and arriving at Plumstead Road / Plumstead Station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Chatham and Barking?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chatham and arriving at Plumstead. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.

How far is it from Chatham to Barking?

The distance between Chatham and Barking is 23 miles. The road distance is 27.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chatham to Barking without a car is to train which takes 50 min and costs £12 - £24.

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

The train from Chatham to Plumstead takes 50 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Chatham to Barking bus from?

Chatham to Barking bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Chatham station.

Where do I catch the Chatham to Barking train from?

Chatham to Barking train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Chatham station.

Train or bus from Chatham to Barking?

The best way to get from Chatham to Barking is to train which takes 50 min and costs £12 - £24. Alternatively, you can line 700 bus and line 96 bus, which costs £1 - £3 and takes 1h 43m.

Where does the Chatham to Barking bus arrive?

Chatham to Barking bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Chatham to Barking train arrive?

Chatham to Barking train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Plumstead station.

Can I drive from Chatham to Barking?

Yes, the driving distance between Chatham to Barking is 28 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Chatham to Barking.

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

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Where can I stay near Barking?

There are 20327+ hotels available in Barking.

Chatham to Barking - 5 ways to travel via train, line 700 bus, and line 96 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Chatham to Barking by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chatham to Plumsteadtrain Rainham / ...
50 min
£12–24
Line 700 bus, line 96 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chatham station to Bus Stationbus 700
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Plumstead Road / Plumstead Stationbus 96
1h 43m
£2–3
Drive 27.4 mi
1. Drive from Chatham to Barkingcar 27.4 mi
38 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chatham to Barkingtaxi 27.4 mi
38 min
£90–110
Train via Stratford International DLR Station
1. Take the train from Chatham to Stratford Internationaltrain Faversham - St Pancras International / ...
52 min
£17–35

Chatham to Barking by train

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Distance: 22.6 mi
Duration: 50 min

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

Thameslink operates a train from Chatham to Plumstead hourly. Tickets cost £12–24 and the journey takes 50 min. Southeastern also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chatham station to Plumstead Road / Plumstead Station via Bus Station in around 1h 43m.

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