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

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

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

The fastest way to get from London to Barking is to train which takes 14 min and costs £2 - £4.

Is there a direct bus between London and Barking?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Procter Street and arriving at Ilford / Chapel Road. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 52 min.

Is there a direct ferry between London and Barking?

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

Is there a direct train between London and Barking?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Fenchurch Street and arriving at Barking. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

How far is it from London to Barking?

The distance between London and Barking is 8 miles. The road distance is 10.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Barking without a car is to train which takes 14 min and costs £2 - £4.

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

The train from London Fenchurch Street to Barking takes 14 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the London to Barking bus from?

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

Where do I catch the London to Barking train from?

London to Barking train services, operated by c2c, depart from London Fenchurch Street station.

Train or bus from London to Barking?

The best way to get from London to Barking is to train which takes 14 min and costs £2 - £4. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £55 and takes 52 min.

Where does the London to Barking bus arrive?

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

Where does the London to Barking train arrive?

London to Barking train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Barking station.

Can I drive from London to Barking?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Barking is 10 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from London to Barking.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from London to Barking?

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Where can I stay near Barking?

There are 19669+ hotels available in Barking.

Can I share a ride from London to Barking?

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

London to Barking - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and rideshare

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There are 7 ways to get from London to Barking by train, bus, ferry, rideshare, subway, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Barkingtrain London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
14 min
£2–4
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
£13–19
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from London to Ilfordrideshare 12.2 mi
38 min
£1
Subway
1. Take the subway from Embankment station to Barking stationsubway District
32 min
£6–22
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from London to Barkingtaxi 10.4 mi
25 min
£45–60
Drive 10.4 mi
1. Drive from London to Barkingcar 10.4 mi
25 min
£3–4

London to Barking by train

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Distance: 7.5 mi
Duration: 14 min

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

c2c operates a train from London Fenchurch Street to Barking every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–6 and the journey takes 14 min. Dockland Light Railway (DLR) also services this route every 15 minutes. Alternatively, Stagecoach London operates a bus from Procter Street to Ilford / Chapel Road hourly. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 52 min. Go Ahead London also services this route hourly.

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