There are 5 ways to get from Barking to Strood by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Stratford International DLR Station
best- Take the train from West Ham DLR Station to Stratford International DLR Stationtrain Dlr
- Take the train from Stratford International to Stroodtrain St Pancras International - Faversham / ...
1h 6m£17–40Line 96 bus, line 700 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Plumstead High Street / Plumstead Station to Bus Stationbus 96
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Elaine Avenuebus 700
1h 45m£3Drive 24.6 mi
- Drive from Barking to Stroodcar 24.6 mi
30 min£6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Barking to Stroodtaxi 24.6 mi
30 min£80–100Train
- Take the train from Plumstead to Rochestertrain Luton - Rainham / ...
1h 7m£10–25
Barking to Strood by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barking to Strood is to line 96 bus and line 700 bus which costs £3 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Barking to Strood is to drive which takes 30 min and costs £6 - £9.
No, there is no direct bus from Barking station to Strood. However, there are services departing from Plumstead High Street / Plumstead Station and arriving at Elaine Avenue via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Barking to Strood. However, there are services departing from Barking and arriving at Strood via West Ham DLR Station and Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.
The distance between Barking and Strood is 31 miles. The road distance is 24.7 miles.
The best way to get from Barking to Strood without a car is to train via Stratford International DLR Station which takes 1h 6m and costs £17 - £40.
It takes approximately 1h 6m to get from Barking to Strood, including transfers.
Barking to Strood bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Plumstead High Street / Plumstead Station.
Barking to Strood train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from West Ham DLR Station.
The best way to get from Barking to Strood is to train via Stratford International DLR Station which takes 1h 6m and costs £17 - £40. Alternatively, you can line 96 bus and line 700 bus, which costs £3 and takes 1h 45m.
What companies run services between Barking, England and Strood, England?
You can take a train from Barking to Strood via West Ham, West Ham DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 1h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plumstead High Street / Plumstead Station to Elaine Avenue via Bus Station in around 1h 45m.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from West Ham DLR Station to Stratford International DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/?cid=dlr
- Off Peak
- £1–2
- Peak
- £1–3
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Stratford International to Strood
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–29
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Plumstead to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £7–18
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Plumstead to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–23
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £11–16
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £16–23
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Plumstead High Street / Plumstead Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
Bus from Bus Station to Elaine Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £0
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- £80–100
Twelve Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3479 5700
- Website
- twelvetransfers.co.uk
Longbridge Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8507 7724
A to B Minicabs
- Phone
- +44 20 8594 9290
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More Questions & Answers
Barking to Strood bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Bus Station.
Barking to Strood train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Stratford International DLR Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barking to Strood is 25 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Barking to Strood.
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