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

The cheapest way to get from Barking to Erith is to bus which costs £3 and takes 25 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Barking to Erith is to bus which takes 25 min and costs £3.

Is there a direct bus between Barking and Erith?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Thamesmead Town Centre and arriving at Winifred Road / The Ship. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

Is there a direct train between Barking and Erith?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Plumstead and arriving at Erith. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 19m.

How far is it from Barking to Erith?

The distance between Barking and Erith is 6 miles. The road distance is 15.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barking to Erith without a car is to bus which takes 25 min and costs £3.

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

The bus from Thamesmead Town Centre to Winifred Road / The Ship takes 25 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Barking to Erith bus from?

Barking to Erith bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Thamesmead Town Centre station.

Where do I catch the Barking to Erith train from?

Barking to Erith train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Plumstead station.

Train or bus from Barking to Erith?

The best way to get from Barking to Erith is to bus which takes 25 min and costs £3. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £5 - £9 and takes 1h 19m.

Where does the Barking to Erith bus arrive?

Barking to Erith bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Winifred Road / The Ship station.

Where does the Barking to Erith train arrive?

Barking to Erith train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Erith station.

Can I drive from Barking to Erith?

Yes, the driving distance between Barking to Erith is 16 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Barking to Erith.

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

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Where can I stay near Erith?

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Barking to Erith - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Barking to Erith by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Thamesmead Town Centre to Winifred Road / The Shipbus 229
25 min
£3
Train
1. Take the train from Plumstead to Erithtrain London Charing Cross - Dartford / ...
1h 19m
£5–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Barking to Erithtaxi 15.6 mi
27 min
£40–50
Drive 15.6 mi
1. Drive from Barking to Erithcar 15.6 mi
27 min
£4–6

Barking to Erith by bus

1466Weekly Buses

25 minAverage Duration

£3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 6.1 mi
Duration: 25 min

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

Arriva UK operates a bus from Thamesmead Town Centre to Winifred Road / The Ship every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 25 min. Stagecoach London also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, Southeastern operates a train from Plumstead to Erith every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £5–9 and the journey takes 1h 19m.

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