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

The cheapest way to get from Barking to Central London is to subway via Gloucester Road station which costs £3 - £7 and takes 1h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barking to Central London is to drive which takes 48 min and costs £4 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between Barking and Central London?

No, there is no direct bus from Barking to Central London. However, there are services departing from Barking Town Centre and arriving at Goat Wharf via Trafalgar Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Barking and Central London?

No, there is no direct train from Barking station to Central London station. However, there are services departing from Barking station and arriving at Northfields station via Gloucester Road station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.

How far is it from Barking to Central London?

The distance between Barking and Central London is 19 miles. The road distance is 19.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barking to Central London without a car is to subway via Gloucester Road station which takes 1h 3m and costs £3 - £7.

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

It takes approximately 1h 3m to get from Barking to Central London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barking to Central London bus from?

Barking to Central London bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Barking Town Centre station.

Where do I catch the Barking to Central London train from?

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

Where does the Barking to Central London bus arrive?

Barking to Central London bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Trafalgar Square station.

Where does the Barking to Central London train arrive?

Barking to Central London train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Gloucester Road station.

Can I drive from Barking to Central London?

Yes, the driving distance between Barking to Central London is 20 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Barking to Central London.

Where can I stay near Central London?

There are 20224+ hotels available in Central London.

Barking to Central London - 5 ways to travel via subway, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Barking to Central London by subway, bus, car, or taxi

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Subway via Gloucester Road station
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1. Take the subway from Barking station to Gloucester Road stationsubway District / ...
2. Take the subway from Gloucester Road station to Northfields stationsubway Piccadilly
1h 3m
£4–7
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barking Town Centre to Trafalgar Squarebus N15
2. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square to Goat Wharfbus N9
2h 4m
£4–61
Drive 19.7 mi
1. Drive from Barking to Central Londoncar 19.7 mi
48 min
£5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Barking to Central Londontaxi 19.7 mi
48 min
£90–110
Subway
1. Take the subway from Barking station to Ealing Broadway stationsubway District
1h 21m
£5–8

Barking to Central London by subway

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Distance: 19.1 mi
Duration: 1h 3m

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

You can take a subway from Barking station to Northfields station via Gloucester Road station in around 1h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barking Town Centre to Goat Wharf via Trafalgar Square in around 2h 4m.

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