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There are 6 ways to get from South Croydon to Barking by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from South Croydon to London Bridgetrain train Gatwick Airport - Bedford / ...
    2. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Barkingtrain train London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
    56 min
    £7–13

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swan & Sugar Loaf to Elephant & Castle / Newington Causewaybus bus 468
    2. Take the bus from Tower of London / Tower Hill Station to Barking Town Centrebus bus N15
    2h 45m
    £4–69

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from East Croydon Rail Station to Bromley North Stationbus bus Sl5
    2. Take the bus from Bromley North Station to Thamesmead Town Centrebus bus Sl3
    3. Take the taxi from Thamesmead Town Centre to Barkingtaxi taxi
    2h 7m
    £34–45

  4. Drive  18.7 mi

    1. Drive from South Croydon to Barkingcar car 18.7 mi
    40 min
    £5–7

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from South Croydon to Barkingtaxi taxi 18.7 mi
    40 min
    £85–110

  6. Train, subway

    1. Take the train from South Croydon to London Blackfriarstrain train Gatwick Airport - Bedford / ...
    2. Take the subway from Blackfriars station to Barking stationsubway subway District
    57 min
    £13

South Croydon to Barking by train and foot

Calendar453Weekly Services
Duration56 minAverage Duration
Ticket£7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 19.6 mi
  • Duration: 56 min

What companies run services between South Croydon, England and Barking, England?

You can take a train from South Croydon to Barking via London Bridge and London Fenchurch Street in around 56 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swan & Sugar Loaf to Barking Town Centre via Elephant & Castle / Newington Causeway, Tower Gateway Station DLR, and Tower of London / Tower Hill Station in around 2h 45m.

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