The average bus between Dover and Barking takes 4h 14m and the fastest bus takes 3h 31m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dover to Barking. 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 5 times a day between Dover and Barking. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Dover is at 5:50 PM which arrives into Barking at 9:46 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Barking. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Barking station via New Cross Gate Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
Dover to Barking bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Pencester Road station.
Dover to Barking bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Thamesmead Town Centre station.
The distance between Dover and Barking is 96.7 km. The road distance is 158 km.
You can take a bus from Pencester Road to Thamesmead Town Centre via New Cross Gate Station in around 4h 7m.