What is the cheapest way to get from Covent Garden to Barking?

The cheapest way to get from Covent Garden to Barking is to rideshare which costs £1 and takes 38 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Covent Garden to Barking?

The fastest way to get from Covent Garden to Barking is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs £75 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Covent Garden and Barking?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Procter Street and arriving at Ilford / Chapel Road. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 52 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Covent Garden and Barking?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Embankment Pier and arriving at Barking Riverside Pier. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Covent Garden and Barking?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Embankment station station and arriving at Barking station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.

How far is it from Covent Garden to Barking?

The distance between Covent Garden and Barking is 9 miles. The road distance is 10.2 miles.

How do I travel from Covent Garden to Barking without a car?

The best way to get from Covent Garden to Barking without a car is to subway which takes 32 min and costs £9 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Covent Garden to Barking?

The subway from Embankment station to Barking station takes 32 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Covent Garden to Barking bus from?

Covent Garden to Barking bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Procter Street station.

Where do I catch the Covent Garden to Barking train from?

Covent Garden to Barking train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Embankment station.

Where does the Covent Garden to Barking bus arrive?

Covent Garden to Barking bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Ilford / Chapel Road station.

Where does the Covent Garden to Barking train arrive?

Covent Garden to Barking train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Barking station.

Can I drive from Covent Garden to Barking?

Yes, the driving distance between Covent Garden to Barking is 10 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Covent Garden to Barking.

How do I get a train ticket from Covent Garden to Barking?

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Where can I stay near Barking?

There are 20299+ hotels available in Barking.

Can I share a ride from Covent Garden to Barking?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Covent Garden and Barking. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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There are 6 ways to get from Covent Garden to Barking by subway, bus, ferry, rideshare, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Embankment station to Barking stationsubway District
32 min
£9–35
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Procter Street to Ilford / Chapel Roadbus N25
52 min
£1–55
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Embankment Pier to Barking Riverside Pierferry Rb1 / ...
1h 13m
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from London to Ilfordrideshare 12.2 mi
38 min
£1
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Covent Garden to Barkingtaxi 10.2 mi
24 min
£75–95
Drive 10.2 mi
1. Drive from Covent Garden to Barkingcar 10.2 mi
24 min
£3–4

Covent Garden to Barking by subway

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Distance: 9.4 mi
Duration: 32 min

What companies run services between Covent Garden, Greater London, England and Barking, England?

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Embankment station to Barking station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £9–35 and the journey takes 32 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach London operates a bus from Procter Street to Ilford / Chapel Road every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 52 min. Go Ahead London also services this route every 20 minutes.

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