The average bus between Barking and Croydon takes 3h 2m and the fastest bus takes 1h 37m. The bus service runs several times per day from Barking to Croydon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Barking and Croydon. The earliest departure is at 1:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Barking is at 5:02 AM which arrives into Croydon at 1:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Barking to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Barking station and arriving at Croydon station via Aldwych / Drury Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Barking to Croydon bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Barking Town Centre station.
Barking to Croydon bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Hogarth Crescent station.
The distance between Barking and Croydon is 21 km. The road distance is 34 km.
You can take a bus from Barking Town Centre to Hogarth Crescent via Aldwych / Drury Lane in around 1h 58m.