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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Southwark to Barking is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs £90 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Southwark and Barking?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Aldwych and arriving at North Street. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 54 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Southwark and Barking?

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

Is there a direct train between Southwark and Barking?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Blackfriars station station and arriving at Barking station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.

How far is it from Southwark to Barking?

The distance between Southwark and Barking is 11 miles. The road distance is 9.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southwark to Barking without a car is to subway and train which takes 24 min and costs £6 - £20.

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

It takes approximately 24 min to get from Southwark to Barking, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southwark to Barking bus from?

Southwark to Barking bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Aldwych station.

Where do I catch the Southwark to Barking train from?

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

Where does the Southwark to Barking bus arrive?

Southwark to Barking bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at North Street station.

Where does the Southwark to Barking train arrive?

Southwark to Barking train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at West Ham station.

Can I drive from Southwark to Barking?

Yes, the driving distance between Southwark to Barking is 10 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Southwark to Barking.

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

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Where can I stay near Barking?

There are 19675+ hotels available in Barking.

Can I share a ride from Southwark to Barking?

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

Southwark to Barking - 7 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and ferry

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

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Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from Southwark station to West Ham stationsubway Jubilee
2. Take the train from West Ham to Barkingtrain London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
24 min
£6–20
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aldwych to North Streetbus N15
54 min
£1–65
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Bankside Pier to Barking Riverside Pierferry Rb6 / ...
1h 1m
£13–18
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from London to Ilfordrideshare 12.2 mi
38 min
£1
Subway
1. Take the subway from Blackfriars station to Barking stationsubway District
29 min
£6–20
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Southwark to Barkingtaxi 9.7 mi
22 min
£90–120
Drive 9.7 mi
1. Drive from Southwark to Barkingcar 9.7 mi
22 min
£3–4

Southwark to Barking by subway and train

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Distance: 10.8 mi
Duration: 24 min

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

Go Ahead London operates a bus from Aldwych to North Street hourly. Tickets cost £1–65 and the journey takes 54 min. Stagecoach London also services this route every 2 hours. Alternatively, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers operates a ferry from Bankside Pier to Barking Riverside Pier hourly. Tickets cost £13–18 and the journey takes 1h 1m.

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