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

The cheapest way to get from Barking to Chatham is to line 96 bus and line 700 bus which costs £3 and takes 1h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barking to Chatham is to drive which takes 36 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Barking and Chatham?

No, there is no direct bus from Barking to Chatham station. However, there are services departing from Plumstead Bus Garage and arriving at Railway Station New Cut via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Barking and Chatham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Plumstead and arriving at Chatham. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.

How far is it from Barking to Chatham?

The distance between Barking and Chatham is 23 miles. The road distance is 27.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barking to Chatham without a car is to train which takes 50 min and costs £14 - £18.

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

The train from Plumstead to Chatham takes 50 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Barking to Chatham bus from?

Barking to Chatham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Plumstead Bus Garage station.

Where do I catch the Barking to Chatham train from?

Barking to Chatham train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Plumstead station.

Train or bus from Barking to Chatham?

The best way to get from Barking to Chatham is to train which takes 50 min and costs £14 - £18. Alternatively, you can line 96 bus and line 700 bus, which costs £3 and takes 1h 50m.

Where does the Barking to Chatham bus arrive?

Barking to Chatham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Barking to Chatham train arrive?

Barking to Chatham train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Chatham station.

Can I drive from Barking to Chatham?

Yes, the driving distance between Barking to Chatham is 27 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Barking to Chatham.

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

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Where can I stay near Chatham?

There are 1493+ hotels available in Chatham.

Barking to Chatham - 5 ways to travel via train, line 96 bus, and line 700 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Barking to Chatham by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Plumstead to Chathamtrain Luton - Rainham / ...
50 min
£14–18
Line 96 bus, line 700 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Plumstead Bus Garage to Bus Stationbus 96
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Station New Cutbus 700
1h 50m
£3
Drive 27.3 mi
1. Drive from Barking to Chathamcar 27.3 mi
36 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Barking to Chathamtaxi 27.3 mi
36 min
£90–110
Train via Stratford International DLR Station
1. Take the train from Stratford International to Chathamtrain St Pancras International - Faversham / ...
1h 10m
£19–53

Barking to Chatham by train

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Distance: 22.6 mi
Duration: 50 min

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

Thameslink operates a train from Plumstead to Chatham hourly. Tickets cost £14–18 and the journey takes 50 min. Southeastern also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plumstead Bus Garage to Railway Station New Cut via Bus Station in around 1h 50m.

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