What is the cheapest way to get from Forest Gate to Barking (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Forest Gate to Barking (Station) is to train which costs £2 - £6 and takes 9 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Forest Gate to Barking (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Forest Gate to Barking (Station) is to train which takes 9 min and costs £2 - £6.

Is there a direct bus between Forest Gate and Barking (Station)?

No, there is no direct bus from Forest Gate station to Barking (Station) station. However, there are services departing from Wanstead Park Station and arriving at Barking Station via Canning Town. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Forest Gate and Barking (Station)?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wanstead Park and arriving at Barking. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from Forest Gate to Barking (Station)?

The distance between Forest Gate and Barking (Station) is 3 miles.

How do I travel from Forest Gate to Barking (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from Forest Gate to Barking (Station) without a car is to train which takes 9 min and costs £2 - £6.

How long does it take to get from Forest Gate to Barking (Station)?

The train from Wanstead Park to Barking takes 9 min including transfers and departs once a week.

Where do I catch the Forest Gate to Barking (Station) bus from?

Forest Gate to Barking (Station) bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Wanstead Park Station.

Where do I catch the Forest Gate to Barking (Station) train from?

Forest Gate to Barking (Station) train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Wanstead Park station.

Train or bus from Forest Gate to Barking (Station)?

The best way to get from Forest Gate to Barking (Station) is to train which takes 9 min and costs £2 - £6. Alternatively, you can line 330 bus and line 5 bus, which costs £2 - £45 and takes 1h 7m.

Where does the Forest Gate to Barking (Station) bus arrive?

Forest Gate to Barking (Station) bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Canning Town station.

Where does the Forest Gate to Barking (Station) train arrive?

Forest Gate to Barking (Station) train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Barking station.

How do I get a train ticket from Forest Gate to Barking (Station)?

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Where can I stay near Barking (Station)?

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Forest Gate to Barking (Station) - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Forest Gate to Barking (Station) by train, bus, taxi, foot, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wanstead Park to Barkingtrain Gospel Oak - Barking
9 min
£2–6
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Forest Gate to Ilfordtrain Elizabeth / ...
2. Take the bus from Ilford Station to Barking Stationbus Sl2
21 min
£3–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Forest Gate to Barking (Station)taxi 4 mi
11 min
£23–28
Walk
1. Take the walk from Forest Gate to Barking (Station)walk 3.5 mi
1h 8m
Train, subway
1. Take the train from Forest Gate to Stratfordtrain
2. Take the subway from Stratford station to West Ham stationsubway
3. Take the train from West Ham to Barkingtrain
19 min
£3–8
Line 330 bus, line 5 bus
1. Take the bus from Wanstead Park Station to Canning Townbus 330
2. Take the bus from Canning Town to Barking Stationbus 5 / ...
1h 7m
£3–42

Forest Gate to Barking (Station) by train

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Distance: 2.5 mi
Duration: 9 min

What companies run services between Forest Gate, Greater London, England and Barking (Station), England?

London Overground operates a train from Wanstead Park to Barking once a week. Tickets cost £2–6 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wanstead Park Station to Barking Station via Canning Town in around 1h 7m.

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