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How to get fromElephant & Castle Station to Barkingby bus, subway, ferry, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Elephant & Castle Station to Barking by bus, subway, ferry, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 133 bus, subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle Station to Bank Station / King William Stbus bus 133
    2. Take the subway from Cannon Street station to Barking stationsubway subway District
    45 min
    £10–29

  2. Drive 9.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elephant & Castle Station to Barkingcar car 9.7 mi
    22 min
    £3–4

  3. Line 343 bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Hampton Street to Tower Gateway Station DLRbus bus 343
    2. Take the subway from Tower Hill station to Barking stationsubway subway District
    48 min
    £9–38

  4. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from London Bridge City Pier to Barking Riverside Pierferry ferry Rb1 / ...
    1h 23m

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Elephant & Castle Station to Barkingtaxi taxi 9.7 mi
    22 min
    £90–120

  6. Line 343 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Hampton Street to Tower Gateway Station DLRbus bus 343
    2. Take the bus from Tower of London / Tower Hill Station to North Streetbus bus N15
    1h 16m
    £3–68

Elephant & Castle Station to Barking by foot, bus, and subway

Calendar1742Weekly Services
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket£10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11.1 mi
  • Duration: 45 min

What companies run services between Elephant & Castle Station, Greater London, 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 Hampton Street to North Street via Tower Gateway Station DLR and Tower of London / Tower Hill Station in around 1h 16m.

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